Cecilia Kunz's family members dance in remembrance of her during the opening ceremonies of Mary Ellen Frank's doll presentation at the Juneau City Museum
On Saturday morning, November 20th, my mother and I went to the Juneau City Museum to see Mary Ellen Frank’s public presentation of her Tlingit elder “Cecilia Kunz” doll. The doll was purchased for the City Museum’s permanent collection from a Rasmuson grant. We entered a packed house witnessing a group of dancers from Cecilia’s family members. The following photographs are a few shots taken during the presentation – these dolls are incredible!
Micalyne Kunz watches a video clip of her grandma Cecilia Kunz
Kim Metcalfe introduces the interview of Cecilia Kunz she had videotaped with her brother Mac Metcalfe
Doll maker Mary Ellen Frank presents the "Cecilia Kunz" doll in the same regalia Micalyne models, just in miniature form!
Ed Kunz, Jr., holds the doll of his mother Cecilia Kunz
Friend Frank Coronell checks out the Cecilia Kunz doll
Micalyne Kunz wears her Grandmother Cecilia Kunz's tunic - the doll's tunic is a replication of the tunic Cecilia beaded for herself many years ago
Mary Ellen Frank surprises the family with a gift of the "Ed Kunz" doll!
Ed Kunz, Jr. meets "Ed Kunz, Jr."
Micalyne Kunz and Ed Kunz, Jr. stand besides the mother and son dolls handmade by doll maker Mary Ellen Frank
"Cecilia Kunz" and "Ed Kunz, Jr."
Backside of life-size and miniature regalia
A close-up of the backside of "Cecilia Kunz's" tunic - check out the miniature beads!
A close-up front view of the "Cecilia Kunz" doll's tunic
awesome work, both full size and doll size!