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A few years ago I became the proud keeper of a collection of Skookum dolls which had been compiled by my late aunt. She had traveled many times to Arizona for winter holidays and probably began to bring them home as a remembrance of fun warm times. Skookums were designed and sold by Mary McAboy after her husband passed away and she was in need of income to support herself. A patent was granted on Feb 17, 1920 and thus began a career which expanded from a do it yourself artist production until the business was sold in order to accommodate ever expanding demand for these unique tourist souvenirs. The Skookum can represent several tribes based on the costumes and decorations worn
