Brand: C.V. Gambina, Inc. (New Orleans, LA) Character: "Ninkie" Size: Approximately 34 inches (Oversized / Store Display Variant) Condition: New with Tags (NWT) / New Old Stock (NOS)
Up for sale is an exceptionally rare, oversized 34-inch vintage "Ninkie" folk art rag doll, hand-crafted by the renowned C.V. Gambina company of New Orleans.
While smaller sizes are occasionally found, this massive 33" display version is incredibly hard to find—especially in pristine, unplayed-with condition.
This beautiful piece of vintage Black Americana folk art features a soft plush body, dark fabric complexion, and black yarn hair adorned with vibrant, multicolored ribbons. She is dressed in her classic bright red and white gingham checkered dress, accented with a ruffled collar, matching red pantaloons, and a crisp red apron.
Condition Details:New Old Stock; This doll has been carefully stored and was never played with.