By Carla
I bought the worry dolls for myself. I love the idea of the dolls and the culture behind it. Very well made for being so tiny. I appreciate the craftsmanship that went into making each doll special.
By Bert
Love these beautiful and unique pieces. I remember something similar when I was a small child in a different state (Pennsylvania), and the gorgeous sculptures take me back to that time whe I was four or five years old. Mesmerizing!
By Antoinette
What a powerful and beautiful work of art! Simply GORGEOUS!! Same finishing on the front and back, which was a most pleasant surprise. Will definitely order more of this to give as gifts!
"...the Mayan princess Ixmucane received a gift from the sun god, making her able to solve any person's problem. Later, people began creating dolls with whom they'd share their problems."
"My name is Aura Lopez and my family creates quitapena, or 'worry dolls,' which are traditional in Guatemala and Mexico. According to the legend... read more
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