Joe the Scarecrow, an 18 cm handmade knitted art doll: questions and answers

• How big is Joe?
• What is he made of?
• Can he be posed?
• Is he a Halloween decoration?
• Who made him?
• Is he a toy for small children?
• Where can I see more photos?

In short: Joe the Scarecrow is a small art doll made by hand by Olga Abueva. He is about 17 to 18 cm tall, knitted, dressed in sewn clothes and finished with sculpted polymer clay details. The artist made him for everyone who loves a bit of mystery and spooky stories. He is listed on Like Art, a marketplace for real handmade dolls, teddies and art animals by 700+ artists.

§How big is Joe?

The artist gives his size as roughly 17 to 18 cm, about 7 inches. That is a shelf-sized figure: big enough to show off his face and outfit, small enough to sit on a desk or among other collectible dolls.

§What is he made of?

The listing names mohair, polymer clay and textile. The body is knitted, the clothes are sewn, and some details are sculpted from polymer clay. The artist calls it a mixed technique, which is common in art dolls: each material does the job it is best at.

§Can he be posed?

Yes, according to the artist his arms and legs bend. His head is tilted to one side on purpose, to give him a slightly eerie look. In the artist’s words, he is “creepily cute”.

§Is he a Halloween decoration?

He works well as one, since a scarecrow fits autumn and Halloween displays. But he is a handmade collectible rather than a seasonal decoration, so many people keep a piece like this on display all year.

§Who made him?

Olga Abueva, one of the artists selling their work on Like Art. Joe is made by hand, so the face, the knitting and the clay details are her own work, not a factory print.

§Is he a toy for small children?

It is best to treat him as a collectible for adults or a gift for someone who loves art dolls. Bendable limbs and small clay details are not meant for little children, and a mixed-media doll should not go in the washing machine.

§Where can I see more photos?

The listing has the main photo and five detail shots from the artist, plus the current price and shipping details.

See all photos and details of Joe the Scarecrow on Like Art

First published on the Like Art doll world blog: https://likeartdollworld.mataroa.blog/blog/joe-the-scarecrow-an-18-cm-handmade-knitted-art-doll-questions-and-answers/