Description:
Nauga Doll
Naugahyde (PVC coated fabric)
United States, 1960 or later
Made from silver and black naugahyde, the horned monster with toothy grin represents the mythical, skin shedding "nauga" used in United States Rubber's promotional campaigns in the 1960s and 1970s, ht. 14 in.
Estimate $300-500
Good condition.
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Keywords
United States20th Century Design
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