1991 WALAJA - Gotz Artist Doll Designed by CARIN LOSSNITZER - 89201

This Gotz Designer Doll named **WALAJA** (shown left) was produced in **1991** and was designed by doll artist **CARIN LOSSNITZER**. She has a catalog height of **54cm/21 inches** and an original catalog code #: **89201**. **WALAJA**, from the *WORLD NOVELTY* series, represents a child from the "AHKA" tribe; she is a *LIMITED, SPECIAL EDITION* doll produced by Gotz with a total of **1,000 pieces produced worldwide.** This doll originally came with the following separate accessory: *handmade wicker basket, as shown in the catalog photo.* The approximate, original suggested retail price for this doll in 1991 was *UNKNOWN*.

**WALAJA** (shown left) is the sister of **SANTAD** (shown right); both are from the AKHA Tribe; these expressive baby dolls have individual outfits that reflect real life children of the AKHA Tribe. In addition, each doll's outfit was exquisitely handmade by women of the AKHA Tribe.

Both dolls come with an original *Certificate of Authenticity* signed by *Carin Lossnitzer*; **WALAJA** is signed by *Marianne Götz* and **SANTAD** is signed by Franz Götz. A portion of the selling price for these dolls went to the "*WELFARE ORGANIZATION ASIA*."

## Catalog Description

> *From an authentic "AKHA" tribe - a very special worldwide introduction. LIMITED EDITION of 1000 pieces per doll. Original head is created by Carin Lossnitzer. Each doll has the same characteristics and fine quality of a Guotz "Dribble Baby." Spectacular outfits are designed and created with a sensitive, artistic appreciation of original childrens' outfits. Each individual outfit is handmade by women of the "AKHA" tribe. Each doll and Certificate of Authenticity is numbered and hand-signed - the girl - 89201 - by Marianne Götz - and the boy - 89202 - by Franz Götz. The Certificate of Authenticity gives more detailed information about the tribe Akha and its customs. Each baby comes in the shown handmade wicker basket. A share of the selling price for these dolls is for the benefit of the "WELFARE ORGANIZATION ASIA."*
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## Catalog Information

* Designing Doll Artist's Name: **CARIN LOSSNITZER**
* Height in cm/inches: **54cm/21 inches**
* Year/s Produced: **1991**
* Catalog Code Number: **89201**
* Total Quantity Produced: **1,000 PIECES PRODUCED WORLDWIDE**
* Limited in the following way/s: **LIMITED EDITION**
* German Classification: ***WEICHBABY***
* German Classification (in English): ***SOFT BABY***
* Neckstamp Marking (if applicable): **164/24 CARLOS Götz 91**
* Doll Collection/Series/Line: ***DRIBBLE BABY - WORLD NOVELTY***

## Physical Characteristics

* Wig Material: **NATURAL**
	+ NATURAL
	+ MOHAIR
	+ KANEKALON FIBER
	+ HUMAN HAIR
	+ OTHER (please include description)
* Eye Type: **FIXED, INSET**
	+ SLEEPY-EYES: doll eyes open/close when the doll's *horizontal position* is changed.
	+ FIXED: doll eyes are *stationary* or fixed in position and cannot close or open.
	+ OTHER (please include description)
* Eye Material: **GLASS CRYSTAL: BLUE**
	+ GLASS CRYSTAL: doll has eyes made of glass-blown crystal.
	+ PAINT: eyes have been handpainted on the surface of the doll's eye.
	+ ARTIFICIAL: doll's eyes are made of *artificial* materials such as *acrylic* or *plastic*.

## Body Characteristics

* Torso Material Type: **CLOTH**
	+ CLOTH: doll torso is made completely of *cloth*.
	+ VINYL: doll torso is made completely of *vinyl*.
	+ SUEDE: doll torso is made completely of *suede*.
	+ MIXTURE: doll torso is made of both cloth or suede *and* vinyl (of different ratios).
	+ PORCELAIN: doll torso is made completely of *porcelain*
	+ OTHER: doll torso is made of material different than those mentioned above.
* Doll Body Type: **SOFT-BODIED; WEIGHTED**
	+ HARD-BODIED: doll has a torso made of "hard" materials (ex. vinyl, porcelain).
	+ SOFT-BODIED: doll has a soft, padded torso; it may be made of a combination of one or more materials (ex. cloth/vinyl).
* Articulation Type: **NON-ARTICULATED**
	+ NON-ARTICULATED: doll has zero articulated joints; it may/may not be able to sit and/or stand unaided, *but no part of the doll body can move independently **and hold a pose***.
	+ ARTICULATED: doll has one or more articulated joints; it may/may not be able to sit and/or stand unaided; one or more parts of its body and/or limb contains an internal articulation mechanism that allows that body part to move and hold a pose.

## Original Outfit

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## Original Box

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