Dolls of the World

Native American Barbie

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Native American Barbie

(Back of the Box)

Hello! I’m Native American Barbie, part of a proud Indian heritage, rich in culture and tradition! Long ago, Native Americans each belonged to a tribe, a group of people who shared ancestors and customs. There were many different tribes, each with its own customs and dress. Some of us lived in pueblos (villages), slept in tepees (tents), and sewed clothes from buckskins (leather). We made many dishes with maize (corn), and were the first to dry strips of meat, which made jerky. For fun, children liked to paly games of challenge, like wrestling and running, and rolling hoops with sticks! Native Americans relied on storytelling to bind them together. The eldest tribe member always passed on the ancient folk tales that kept the tribe’s traditions alive. I’m wearing a traditional outfit, inspired by one of the tribes, with Indian artwork and beaded fringe, and soft leather moccasins (boots). Sometimes women wore braids, just like mine, and men wore fancy feather headdresses. We Native Americans of today still proudly keep alive the ways and wisdom of our ancestors, the first Americans. Good-bye!

Company	Mattel
Brand	Barbie
Type	Collector
Label	None
Line	Dolls of the World
Series	Main Series
Edition	First Edition, Special Edition
Release Date	1992
Character	None
Face Sculpt	Diva/Midge
Body Sculpt	TNT
Hair Type	Kanekalon
Height	11.5″ (29 cm)
Hair Color	Black
Eye Color	Brown
Mattel SKU	1753