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.

Antique: No
Doll Hair Color: Black
Doll Hair Type: Curly
Number of Pieces: 1
Year Manufactured: 1969
Vintage: Yes
Doll Size: 15 in
Doll Gender: Girl Doll
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Features: One of the first ethnically correct black dolls, painted face
Doll Complexion: Dark
Handmade: No
Character: MALAIKA DOLL
Material: Plastic, vinyl
Set Includes: Doll
Franchise: MALAIKA DOLL
Brand: Shindana Toys
Type: Doll
Ethnicity: African American
Doll Eye Color: Brown
Packaging: Without Packaging
Theme: Cultures & Ethnicities
Time Period Manufactured: 1960-1969
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Character Family: Malaika
Product Line: Afro-American dolls