Reflections of the South |
Original African American Dolls recreating Louisiana Life in the 1800's. Learn about New Orleans Culture through this African American Heritage Doll collection inspired by sketches, photographs and stories of the 1800's. These lifelike African American handmade dolls have attached booklets and display cards with short historical essays about the character doll. All dolls are reproduced in clay using JoAnn Bernard's plaster molds developed from her original doll designs. Doll wigs, clothing, dress designs, and props are all handmade by the artist.
Navigational tips: Click on pictures to view close-ups. From the enlarged photo page click on booklet to read a story written for the character doll. At the bottom of the LARGE PHOTO PAGES and STORY PAGES the previous and next buttons will surf you through either the large doll photo pages or the story pages, depending on the site you are surfing from. Enjoy!
Marie Laveau Doll
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Marie Laveau
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Marie
Laveau Doll
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Woman of mercy or a woman of evil. Rich and prominent people of New Orleans called on Marie for her services, purchasing gris gris, perhaps to acquire a lover or maybe to destroy one.
Praline Seller Doll New Orleans
Street Vendors of the 1800's
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Gabrielle
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Mammy & Baby Doll Her loving care compared only with the natural bond of motherhood.
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New Orleans
Street Vendors of the 1800's |
Creoles of Color Doll Marie-Constance Gens De Couleur Libers, Free people of Color, and the Tignon Law June 2, 1786, Governor Don Estevan Miro' of New Orleans introduced a proclamation warning the free women of color regarding head dress, and attire. Read her story to learn more about the Tignon Law. |
Zabelle's
Triumph |
Deep South Collection
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Mardi Gras Masquerade Collection African American dolls with Mardi Gras mask painted face. Costumes are made of elaborate silks and feathers. |
New Orleans
Street Vendors of the 1800's |
Inspirational Sketches
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For more information email: jo_ann_bernard@southernelegance.net
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