The item traditionally known as the quinceañera’s “last doll” is a doll.
The doll represents childhood, which the celebrant is symbolically leaving behind as she reaches fifteen. In some versions of the ceremony, the quinceañera receives the doll from a parent or passes it to a younger sister or another child.
The ritual is often called the last doll ceremony. It is especially meaningful when a younger relative receives the doll, because the gift links the celebrant’s childhood with the next generation.
The object does not have to be a particular brand or style. Families may choose a traditional doll, a handmade doll, or another keepsake. This custom is separate from the celebrant’s dress, tiara, and religious gifts.