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 Originally made in honor of the Mayan sun god, these...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 Originally made in honor of the Mayan sun god, these diminutive figurines are handcrafted by the Lopez Garcia Family in the style of quitapenas, or "worry dolls," designed to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

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Handcrafted Guatemalan worry dolls

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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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Daisy

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Jun 05, 2024

“Part of our holiday decorations”

These quitapenas are beautiful

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

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Karen

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Mar 16, 2024

“MY DAUGHTERS LOVED THESE”

VERUY NICE

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Tradition, Artisan Crafted Cotton Scrunchies (Set of 3)

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OLGA

From Morada USA

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Feb 01, 2024

“Cute worry angels for everyone”

perfect for the whole family

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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."

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