Shindana USA 1969 African American Black Malaika Doll 15tall Painted Eyes

  

Made by Shindana Toys (a division of Operation Bootstrap, Inc) in 1969. One of the first ethnically - correct African American Black dolls.

Her name is Malaika - Angel in Swahili. She has her original dress and shoes. She has vinyl head with rooted hair and plastic body, arms and legs. She is in a very good condition for her age, just has couple age marks on her dress. Very clean and free of any damages. Please, check all my photos as a part of description. This item is in the category "Dolls & Bears\Dolls, Clothing & Accessories\Dolls & Doll Playsets".

The seller is "ameli61" and is located in this country: CA. This item can be shipped worldwide.

1. Antique: No
2. Doll Hair Color: Black
3. Doll Hair Type: Curly
4. Number of Pieces: 1
5. Year Manufactured: 1969
6. Vintage: Yes
7. Doll Size: 15 in
8. Doll Gender: Girl Doll
9. Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
10. Features: One of the first ethnically correct black dolls, painted face
11. Doll Complexion: Dark
12. Handmade: No
13. Character: MALAIKA DOLL
14. Material: Plastic, vinyl
15. Set Includes: Doll
16. Franchise: MALAIKA DOLL
17. Brand: Shindana Toys
18. Type: Doll
19. Ethnicity: African American
20. Doll Eye Color: Brown
21. Packaging: Without Packaging
22. Theme: Cultures & Ethnicities
23. Time Period Manufactured: 1960-1969
24. Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
25. Character Family: Malaika
26. Product Line: Afro-American dolls