Miniature Standing Boy Doll

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Description:

1940s miniature standing boy doll made from bisque in good condition. His three original ponytails are missing. A small hole on top of his head shows where one of these ponytails would have been.

Product Origin:

Occupied Japan.

Background:

To learn more about this piece read "Toys as History: Ethnic Images and Cultural Change”

Statement: We understand these objects may inflict offense through their embodiment of racist ideology by depicting stereotypical and discriminatory imagery and language. However, we hope to educate our community and encourage personal reflection through interacting and understanding the historical context of these objects, rather than ignoring them.