Vintage Traditional folk art cornhusk doll

Cornhusk doll, a form of traditional folk art with origins in Native American culture. The dolls are crafted from the dried outer leaves of corn cobs.
6 inches tall and 8 wide
Isn't she a beauty!!
The earliest corn husk dolls were made by Native Americans, with tribes like the Iroquois and Oneida using them as children's toys and sometimes in religious practices. The craft was later adopted by early European settlers and spread to other cultures as well.
Traditionally, most corn husk dolls do not have faces. One common legend explains this is a punishment for vanity, serving as a reminder to value inner qualities over outward appearance.
The husks are typically soaked in water to make them pliable, then folded and tied to form the head, arms, and body. They are often decorated with other materials like yarn, fabric scraps, or natural dyes to add clothing or hair.
often symbolize the spirit of the corn and the great harvests, representing fertility, vitality
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