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Hand Made Cotton Figurines and Bag (Set of 12) Guatemala, "Worry Doll Dancers"
Wearing a variety of colorful cotton dresses, 12 Guatemalan worry dolls preserve Maya traditions. Originally made in honor of the Mayan sun god, these diminutive figurines are handcrafted by the Lopez Garcia Family in the style of quitapenas, or "worry dolls," designed to provide comfort and store preoccupations. The set of twelve arrives with a colorful cotton bag.
- 71 grams
- 0.2 lbs
- Each: 7.62 cm H x 5 cm W x 1.5 cm D
- Each: 3" H x 2" W x 0.6" D
- Bag: 17.78 cm L x 15.24 cm W
- Bag: 7" L x 6" W
- 100% cotton, polyurethane, tule, nylon, paper
- Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
- Not a toy and not intended for use in or near cribs, beds, playpens, or carriages
- Not a toy. Not intended for use by children age 12 or under.
- Made in Guatemala.
- Certified and shipped by our office in Central America
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saw
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05/02/2021
"Great Gifts!"
I LOVE these little worry dolls! They are great as a decoration on a gift or just to give a friend who is going through a hard time. My granddaughters sleep with one under their pillows, to take their worries away.
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Georgia
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07/06/2020
"beautiful dolls"
I love these Guatemalan worry dolls. I gave them as a gift and they arrived in a lovely box, ready to give. Thank you!
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Denn
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02/05/2020
"Beautifully crafted and a matching bag"
Thank you so much - as an artist I appreciated all the work that went into making these adorable worry dolls - I am using them to make my daughter a macrame.
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Cathleen
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05/08/2022
"Christmas gift for seven year old granddaughter"
My seven year old granddaughter loves little figures and these delighted her. I gave them to her a few days before Christmas so she could hang them on the tree if she wanted and she yelled Best present ever!
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- This was a gift for: Granddaughter
- Occasion: Christmas
Larry
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05/04/2022
"Love the Worry Doll League."
Love the Worry Doll League. The workmanship is Wonderful., Great price good delivery.
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Cheryl
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04/13/2022
"Worry Dolls"
I absolutely love the the detailed work this wonderful family has made. Thank you with all my heart.
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- This was a gift for: Granddaughter
- Occasion: Just because I love you.
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Lopez Garcia Family Handcrafted Guatemalan worry dolls
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