VHM_0051

This handmade doll is one of two received from a set of three, designed to represent the three regions (ba miền) of Vietnam: Bắc (North), Trung (Central), and Nam (South). Likely representing Miền Nam (Southern Vietnam), the doll wears a nón lá, the iconic conical hat commonly associated with Vietnamese rural life, and is shown playing a traditional Vietnamese string instrument—likely the đàn tỳ bà, which is notable for its deep resonance and expressive tonal range. The doll’s face is delicately painted, capturing the gentle and distinctive features characteristic of Vietnamese artistry.