New Guinean “Plant Paste” Doll

Make a hand-built ritual doll with only three simple materials! Knead together clay, instant papier mâché and burlap fibers to create an intriguing art doll. Add body paint and embellish by adding seed bead teeth, a shell necklace, or clothing made of burlap.

Grade Level: 4 – 12

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New Guinean “Plant Paste” Doll lesson plan requires the item(s) listed below. Review the quantities then click the "Add Items to Cart" button at the bottom of the form.

Item #	Description	PricePrices, promotions, and availability may vary by store, catalog, and online.
22148-2020	BLICK STUDIO MARKER/BLK Bulk discounts! Order 6 or more for $2.66 in stock	$2.96
33102-1005	BLICKS MX/5LB CAST Bulk discounts! Order 6 or more for $26.99 in stock	$29.99
33205-3025	AMACO MEX POT CLAY/!F RED 25LB Bulk discounts! Order 6 or more for $31.27 in stock	$34.75
63202-1436	NATURAL BURLAP/NTRL 46INXYD Bulk discounts! Order 40 or more for $2.78 in stock	$3.09

We recommend the item(s) listed below for New Guinean “Plant Paste” Doll lesson plan. Review the quantities then click the "Add Items to Cart" button at the bottom of the form.

Item #	Description	PricePrices, promotions, and availability may vary by store, catalog, and online.	Qty
60725-1043	GLASS SEED BEADS/3OZ BAG WHT Bulk discounts! Order 12 or more for $2.77 in stock	$3.09
64209-1020	WAXED THREAD/20YD ROLL 3PK in stock	$8.86