How Do You Make Native American Dolls?
Native Americans made dolls out of corn husk to serve as toys for children. Soon after the settlers arrived, the pioneer children began to make corn husk dolls too. The pioneer dolls were different from the Native American dolls in shape and style. The bottom part of pioneer dolls usually formed a skirt, while Native Americans made dolls with skirts or legs. The pioneers sometimes embellished the doll’s face with blush; Native Americans did not adorn the doll’s face. Obtain seven pieces of husk from a craft store or the cob. Ensure the husk is clean, dry and free of black spots. When you are ready to make the Native American dolls, soak the husks in water for 10 minutes so they are pliable. Make the body with four corn husks that measure 2 ½ by 8 inches. Stack the husks then tie them with string ½ inch from the tapered end. Create the head of the Native American doll with the two husks in the center of the stack. Slightly pull the inner husks up over the outer husks and down to cover t
