Madame Alexander Makeda The Queen of Sheba Doll Ethidolls NRFB 2006. Doll is New and has never been taken out of the box. Box has a couple of creases. Makeda uses Alexander Dolls' Alexandra (Alex) Fairchild Ford head sculpt.
Two Ethiopian women co-founders, created the EthiDolls concept to introduce young girls and collectors to new role models and icons based on African women leaders from antiquity. EthiDolls' aim is to help children and adults embrace African heritage, culture and tradition as well as offer a new vision of the African experience through dolls and accessories. The Queen of Sheba Doll, represents the first female ruler of Ethiopia and is the first in EthiDolls' series of African signature dolls and accessories. Handcrafted for EthiDolls by Madame Alexander, she wears an authentic costume made of rich cotton with a vibrant silk border known as Dereb, one of the oldest fabric designs from Ethiopian antiquity. The fabric is hand-woven by artisans in Ethiopia in support of fair trade principles.
The Queen's classic neck tattoo pattern and gold jewelry are traditional adornments of Ethiopian women still worn today. She is 16 tall, fully poseable and has combable hair. Her hair has braids on the top and flows down her back in waves. Makeda the Queen of Sheba. Made by Madame Alexander and Ethidolls, in 2006. Material: Vinyl with 18 points of articulation. Hair, Eyes, Mouth: Black rooted hair has multiple braids on the top and hangs loose in the back, dark brown painted eyes, closed mouth. Clothes : The hand-woven ivory cotton dress is layered with satin and tulle attached skirts. A rich-colored silk Ethiopian design trims the dress and the matching shawl. Off-white panties, gold hoop earrings, gold bracelets, gold lamé sandals, and a gold pendant on black cord complete the authenticity of the costume.Accessories include a doll stand. Not recommended for children under 3 years. Contains small parts likely to be swallowed or inhaled.
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