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Hand Made Cotton Figurines and Bag (Set of 12) Guatemala, "Worry Doll Dancers"

Product ID: 269783

Wearing a variety of colorful cotton dresses, 12 Guatemalan worry dolls preserve Maya traditions. Originally made in honor of the Mayan sun god, these... more

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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 Originally made in honor of the Mayan sun god, these diminutive figurines are handcrafted by the Lopez Garcia Family in the style of quitapenas, or "worry dolls," designed to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
  • Not a toy. Not intended for use by children age 12 or under.
  • Not a toy and not intended for use in or near cribs, beds, playpens, or carriages
  • Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Made in Guatemala
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Guatemalaicon info
  • Product ID: 269783
Lopez Garcia Family
Lopez Garcia Family

Central America

Handcrafted Guatemalan worry dolls

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saw

From wisconsin

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May 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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Jul 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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Feb 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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Barbie

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Mar 12, 2025

“So Cute!”

I shared these dolls with friends and family. They are so well made and come neatly packaged.

Purchased Item Worry Dolls Share the Love, Set of 6 Guatemalan Worry Doll Ornaments Crafted by Hand

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Joowon

From Los Angeles, CA

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Jan 16, 2025

“Beautiful Angels”

Good quality

Purchased Item Quitapenas Angels, Cultural Cotton Angel Ornaments from Guatemala (Set of 6)

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Anne

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Jan 09, 2025

“These made wonderful little gifts.”

I love these angels and so did all the friends and family I gifted them to.

Purchased Item Quitapenas Angels, Cultural Cotton Angel Ornaments from Guatemala (Set of 6)

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Lopez Garcia Family Handcrafted Guatemalan worry dolls

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"...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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