Barbie - Barbie doll Tatu - 2000-2010 - U.S.






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Mattel Barbie Tatu from the Treasures of Africa collection, made of plastic, produced 2000–2010 in the United States, in excellent condition with the original opened but intact box.
Description from the seller
Mattel - Barbie "Tatu" Treasures of Africa Collection by Byron Lars - Limited Edition (2003) - NRFB
Description:
Spectacular Barbie "Tatu", the third and elegant model of the famous "Treasures of Africa" series, designed by New York fashion designer Byron Lars for Mattel Collectibles (year 2003).
Tatu means "Three" in Swahili, indicating the third chapter of this highly sought-after haute couture collection.
Outfit and Design Details:
Dress and Accessories: Tailored brown and black geometric-pattern jacket with a backless design fastened with a silver cord, olive-bronze silk shantung full skirt with a bold slit, and a leopard-print stole resting on the arm.
Ethnic Details and Jewelry: Golden belt embellished with a carved silver African ritual mask, necklace with three golden rings, bracelets and earrings rich in detail.
Face and Hair: Afro hairstyle adorned with elegant silver elements, sophisticated makeup with silver-painted facial details and raised, lush eyelashes.
Item Condition:
NRFB (Never Removed From Box): The doll is NEW, never removed from the box and securely mounted on its original collection stands.
Box Condition: Original book-opening (gatefold display box) in generally excellent condition. Shows minimal signs of storage on the edges visible in the close-up photos.
Mattel - Barbie "Tatu" Treasures of Africa Collection by Byron Lars - Limited Edition (2003) - NRFB
Description:
Spectacular Barbie "Tatu", the third and elegant model of the famous "Treasures of Africa" series, designed by New York fashion designer Byron Lars for Mattel Collectibles (year 2003).
Tatu means "Three" in Swahili, indicating the third chapter of this highly sought-after haute couture collection.
Outfit and Design Details:
Dress and Accessories: Tailored brown and black geometric-pattern jacket with a backless design fastened with a silver cord, olive-bronze silk shantung full skirt with a bold slit, and a leopard-print stole resting on the arm.
Ethnic Details and Jewelry: Golden belt embellished with a carved silver African ritual mask, necklace with three golden rings, bracelets and earrings rich in detail.
Face and Hair: Afro hairstyle adorned with elegant silver elements, sophisticated makeup with silver-painted facial details and raised, lush eyelashes.
Item Condition:
NRFB (Never Removed From Box): The doll is NEW, never removed from the box and securely mounted on its original collection stands.
Box Condition: Original book-opening (gatefold display box) in generally excellent condition. Shows minimal signs of storage on the edges visible in the close-up photos.
