Dolls of the World: Princess of Navajo Barbie

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3 x 7 x 13.5 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B00026RC94
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• Item model number: B8956
• Manufacturer recommended age: 10 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #158,987 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

Product Description

In the western United States, a peaceful culture of Native American Indians thrives. Rooted in ancient traditions of respect for the land and nature as well as a powerful spiritual heritage, the tribal people known as the Navajo endure. Many Navajos continue to wear traditional clothing daily, especially for ceremonial or social gatherings.

Dressed as a princess of this proud Navajo Nation, Barbie is wearing traditional dress and authentic jewelry. Her woven shawl features ceremonial colors with symbolic and stylized patters. Her necklace is a strand of turquoise-colored beads with a "squash blossom" pendant. She also wears a "concho" belt, earrings and sunburst broach. Her long printed skirt and dark open-necked shirt are consistent with everyday wear for most Navajo women still today. Barbie measures approximately 12 inches tall.

Customer Reviews

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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful addition to DOTW collection, September 18, 2004

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Angela "armandandlouis" (Baltimore, MD United States) - See all my reviews

= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Dolls of the World: Princess of Navajo Barbie (Toy)

This is a gorgeous doll and great for a young and/or new collector.The faux turquoise jewelry is a wonderful detail.Her facial feautures are lovely.It also gives some interesting historical/cultural information on the back of the box.If you like barbies, especailly native american barbies she is a nice,not too expensive, addition to your collection.

17 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars JUST ABOUT RIGHT, October 18, 2004

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J. Karlin "cadetboo" (Farmington, New Mexico United States) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Dolls of the World: Princess of Navajo Barbie (Toy)

WE LIVE ON THE BORDER OF THE NAVAJO NATION. MANY OF THE OLDER FEMALE NATIVE AMERICANS WEAR CLOTHES LIKE THIS ON A DAILY BASIS. NOW WHEN IT COMES TO THE PRINCESS OF THE NAVAJO...HERE WHERE WE LIVE SHE IS USUALLY IN A T-SHIRT AND BLUE JEANS BUT WHEN SHE APPEARS AT TRADITIONAL CEREMONIES SHE IS THE CLOTHING OF HER CULTURE. WE HAVE LIVED ON THE BORDER OF THE NAVAJO NATION FOR 23 YEARS AND I FEEL AND WELL AS MY FAMILY THAT THIS BARBIE SHOWS THE CULTURE OF THE NATIVE AMERICANS.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Navajo Barbie, October 8, 2004

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Hip-Hop Girl "cutieerica" (Washington, D.C.) - See all my reviews

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Dolls of the World: Princess of Navajo Barbie (Toy)

This is indeed a beautiful doll. The expression on her face is one of serenity and peace. Her face is not over the top with make up. She looks like a natural Navajo Native Woman. I applaud Mattel for the feautures of all of the newer barbie. Too pretty.
I reccommend before she becomes exstinct.