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$49.95
Russian Island is selling ONLY Russian made dolls !!! No cheap copies, all the dolls are authentic !!! This doll is hand painted in Russia, Sergiev Posad, and signed by Russian artist, 3 pieces, H 5.5 inches. Each of the dolls has handmade ears attached to the head of the piglet. There may be slight variations in painting because all the dolls are hand painted but they are very close to the picture. The doll is in excellent vintage condition. Pictures are part of description. We ship from Texas in 2 business days. In Russia making wooden objects which fit each inside other has many Centuries tradition. Gradually these figurines became to be carved in the shape of dolls. These dolls were made and painted by Russian craftsmen. This fabulous Russian doll was given the name MATRIOSHKA [matryoshka, matreshka] which originated from root of the word maternity. It became a symbol of FERTILITY and PERPETUATION. It is a good luck present for a very long time.
