Name: Customized OOAK Barbie
Made by and When: Crystal McMurray/Of Birds and Lilies, January 2024
Material: Vinyl, paint, sealant, glue, fabric
Height: 11-1/2 inches
Hair, Eyes, Mouth: Rooted black Afro accented with a gold cloth bow, repainted facial features
Clothes: A custom-made black satin dress with gold and black cotton fabric accents at the bodice and waist, black fishnet hose embellished with black felt dots and gold paint, custom-made black and gold high-heel shoes, a black satin shoulder strap purse with a gold ribbon accent and gold cord shoulder strap, and repainted gold hoop earrings; has a Lucite straddle doll stand and an Of Birds of Lilies hang tag.
Other: This one-of-a-kind, repainted Barbie Fashionista #194 is Crystal McMurray’s first customized Barbie as indicated on the back of the hang tag. The doll has 22 points of articulation. Doll artist repainting involves removing the manufacturer’s paint before repainting to achieve a more realistic appearance and a one-of-a-kind doll.
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