Philippine Display Doll
Collection: Everyday Connections
Object Category: Dolls, Traditional Clothing and Adornment
Object Type: Display Dolls
Country: Philippines
Continent: Asia
Geographic Region: Southeastern Asia
Materials: Fabric/Fiber, Wood
width: 8.5 in;
height: 11.5 in;
depth: 3 in
This doll depicts a Philippine flamenco dancer. The Spanish colonization of the Philippines brought many Western influences including European dances like the waltz, mazurka, the Spanish flamenco. Adjustments to suit the hot climate altered the dances.
The doll is one of a series of dolls produced by Alto Craft Inc., to depict Filipinos in their daily lives.
Source:
https://samahanarts.org/filipino-dance-music-repertoire/#:~:text=The Spanish colonization of the,the temperament of the people.