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How do I Collect American Indian Porcelain Dolls?

Collecting porcelain dolls is a popular hobby today. Many different types of porcelain dolls are made, including some with a cultural them. American Indian porcelain dolls are typically dressed in beautiful, traditional native costumes. Their outfits have elements common to American Indian attire, such as feathers, bead work, and fringes. Their faces, like the faces of other porcelain dolls, are finely crafted with delicate features. Collecting them is a way to bring a piece of American Indian history and culture into your home.

Instructions

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  Research American Indian history and culture if you're not familiar with it. Visit your local library and check out some books, or do a search on the Internet. Learning about different tribes and aspects of their traditions and beliefs can enable you to gain a deeper appreciation and understanding of what the porcelain dolls represent.
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  Decide which type of American Indian porcelain doll you'd like to collect. For example, will you concentrate on baby, child, or adult dolls? Or, are you seeking a doll with a specific style of dress, or one that represents a certain tribe? This will help narrow down your choices among the dolls.
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  Search for American Indian porcelain dolls on the Internet. Many websites offer them. Check out websites that exclusively sell porcelain dolls from fine artists, such as Paradise Galleries. You can also find the dolls on websites that cater toward American Indian items in general, such as Cowboy and Lady. Online auction websites such as Ebay are a good place to look as well.
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  Check out your local flea markets for the dolls. Collectible and antique items are often available there.
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  Examine each doll to see if it comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. This is a statement that ensures the doll is authentic and provides information about the doll, such as the name of the artist and details on how it was crafted.

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