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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... 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 Originally made in honor of the Mayan sun god, these diminutive figurines are handcrafted by the Lopez Garcia Family in the style of quitapenas, or "worry dolls," designed to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
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saw

From wisconsin

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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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  • Gift Toppers

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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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mary alice's Tsar

From Denver, Colorado, USA

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03/28/2023

"Wow!!!!! is what my granddaughter said!!! when she saw them!!"

These are beautiful ornaments, done with a lot of care and love. I highly recommend them!!!

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Gift Occasion:
  • This was a gift for: Granddaughter
  • Occasion: Christmas

Anna

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03/16/2023

"Cute"

These dolls are very cute! Thank you so much!

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Elizabeth

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02/15/2023

"Lovely Christmas ornament!!"

This is a very lovely small doll w/a string for hanging. Wonderful art/craft.

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  • This was a gift for: Friend
  • Occasion: holiday

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