Auction 54, Sunshine & Sales, March 31st
Tue, Mar 31, 2026 12:00PM EDT
Lot 227
Vintage Handmade Jamaican Folk Art Rag Dolls.
Estimate: $200 - $400
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $5 |
| $50 | $10 |
| $150 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $4,000 | $500 |
| $15,000 | $1,000 |
| $50,000 | $2,500 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
- Material: Cloth/rag bodies with hand-stitched facial features. Some similar dolls may feature hidden elements like dinner bells or bottle-based structures underneath their skirts.
- Design:
- The dolls wear traditional-style "mammy" or island attire, including colorful floral/patterned dresses and matching head scarves (turbans).
- They often feature white or cream-colored aprons.
- The middle doll appears smaller with a different dress pattern, common in souvenir sets.
- Era: Estimated mid-20th century (c. 1940s–1960s).
- Height: Typically range from 8 to 15 inches tall.
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Items must be picked up within 10 business days following the auction. Items not
collected within this timeframe will be placed in storage at a fee of $10.00 per item per day.