I came across this exceptionally lovely Princess of South Africa doll: an elegant head sculpt, hair, and skin color.

 

 

I believe this doll's face is the original Mattel Nichelle head sculpt which drew me in to the world of Mattel's fashion dolls, the first one of which became Luisa Luna.  Some of her story, Luisa's story, is here: How I Overcame a Lifelong Antipathy Toward Barbie, the Doll...  I fell in love with the face, for good reason. Before this head sculpt, the first AA dolls were the standard Barbie made with a dark vinyl, even more objectionable than standard Barbie. Some others followed.  This sculpt, which I think is the original Nichelle sculpt, is extra beautiful for its African features, not only the skin color, and the features are beautifully put together.  The sculpt lends itself to a number of different face-ups. (Luisa herself has a number of body doubles for different activities and wardrobe).  

I dressed one up in a white linen Weekend in Paris (?) suit and she was out of this world. 

The face-up on this one is exceptional, down to red-rimmed eyes from sun exposure.  It's no wonder I Saw It, Wanted It, Had a Fit, Bought It?