Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
Cultural Services

Item's Choctaw Name:  Hattak Holba Isht Washoha

Item's English Name: Doll

Age:  ca.1880

Material: Braintan leather, silk print textile, red silk, black velvet, ribbon, lace, beads, sequins, human hair.

Origin: Doll made by Mrs. A.J. Harkins to represent a particular Choctaw person before the Trail of Tears.

Current Owner: Oklahoma Historical Society  (#2667). 

Location: Oklahoma History Center, Oklahoma City

Contact: (405) 521-2491

Notes - This exquisite doll represents a blending of Choctaw tradition with Euro-American fabric working techniques.  The dolls' face, leggings, and moccasins are made out of traditional, braintan leather. The shirt is made from light brown silk print.  The wrap around at the waist is made from  red silk material, trimmed with black velvet, lace and beads. The yellow ribbon belt is adorned with sequins and beads.  The sash is of red silk sash.  The hair on the doll's head is human.