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$79.00
This is an unique and rare nesting doll hand painted in Russia in 2000. The doll has images of 3 Russian Presidents painted in sarcastic manner. Made in Russia, Sergiev Posad by Russian artist. H=7.5''. Very interesting bullet shape. It has Russian President Putin ''judo wrestler'', Yeltsin ''tennis player'', and Gorbachev ''card player''. There may be slight variations in painting because all the dolls are hand painted but they are very close to the picture. This matrioshka is very good example of political satire. The doll is in very good vintage condition. 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.
