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Dolls of this type are not found in many of the western trading posts,
and where you do find one it will have quite a price tacked to it.
To make this one, which is about eight inches high, you’ll need for the
body a soft wood block about 2½ by 3 by 8 inches in dimensions. By
enlarging with squares, the sizes of the various parts can be
ascertained. The wings should be of thin wood, preferably ³/₃₂ inch
thick. If a quick-drying glue is used, such as Elmer’s Glue-all, no
brads are required. I like to use glue rather than cement, because water
color paints will stick to places where glue appears, but will not stick
to cement.
These dolls are sometimes glued to a base of some sort, and so make
beautiful lamp bases. However, when used for that purpose, the doll is
not drilled for wiring. Instead a piece of ⅜-inch brass tubing is used,
bent as shown in the small sketch in the lower left-hand corner. Of
course, a suitable shade should be made, one with a Pueblo Indian
design.