The Torres Strait Island Girl Doll is a beautifully handcrafted, soft-bodied 36cm doll that celebrates the rich culture and identity of the Torres Strait Islands. Featuring authentic floral decorations and traditional styling, it provides a meaningful way for children to explore Torres Strait Islander heritage through imaginative play. Designed by Wiradjuri woman Nola Turner-Jensen with artist Carmel Skelton from the Torres Strait Islands, each doll is individually handmade, with slight variations in features, fabrics, and details that make every doll unique. Supplied with a Torres Strait Islander language name tag and its English meaning, this doll is proudly made in Australia and is a valuable addition to classrooms, early learning settings, and homes.
Educational Benefits:
- Encourages children to develop an appreciation of Torres Strait Islander culture, traditions, and identity.
- Supports empathy, inclusion, and social and emotional development through imaginative play.
- Builds language, communication, and storytelling skills through role-play activities.
- Develops fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination through hands-on play.
Classroom Ideas:
- Use the doll to introduce Torres Strait Islander stories, traditions, and cultural practices.
- Include the doll in multicultural play areas alongside other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander resources to encourage inclusive learning.
- Create a classroom display exploring Torres Strait Islander culture, language, and identity.
- Encourage students to learn about traditional clothing, cultural symbols, and the significance of the Torres Strait Islands.
Safety & Information:
- Suitable for children aged 3+ years.
- Measures 36cm high.
- Soft-bodied, handmade fabric doll featuring authentic floral decorations and traditional styling. Fabrics, features, and details may vary.
- Includes a Torres Strait Islander language name tag with its English meaning.
- Made in Australia.
This furniture has a risk of falling over. Wall anchors should be used when an
item has a warning tip over label.
Children have died from furniture tipover.
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