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Teenager,'Wood fertility doll'

With budding breasts and gently curving hips, this young lady is poised on the threshold of adulthood. Daniel Nyadedzor sculpts a beautiful fertility doll, gifted by Ghanaian parents to daughters at puberty. Tradition dictates that a woman who cannot... more

Wood display doll, 'Serene Woman'

Her face exudes enviable serenity while her eyes express wisdom. Her cotton dress features the legendary ikat weave of Indonesia. Gusti Ngurah Semarajaya carves her image from crocodile wood creating a decorative doll that lures with vivid realism. The... more

'Diamond-Shaped Cotton Worry Doll Magnet from Guatemala'

A dozen Guatemalan quitapenas or worry dolls" embellish this lovely magnet. Elias Garcia handcrafts this diamond-shaped ornament made from handloomed multicolor cotton. The worry dolls are made by the Lopez Garcia Family artisans. The combination of... more

Wood display doll, 'Storyteller Hippo'

Gusti Ngurah Semarajaya creates a mythical hippo that tells stories filled with fantasy and color. This entertaining hippo is carved of crocodile wood and dressed in cotton ikat robe. more

Wood display doll, 'Mystery Man'

Delicately painted in radiant color this doll by Gusti Ngurah Semarajaya showcases the artisan's unique style. He carves the elegant head hands and feet from crocodile wood and dresses the figure in handloomed ikat cloth. The word means to knot in the... more

'Handmade Heart-Form Cotton Worry Doll Magnet from Guatemala'

Artisan Elias Garcia creates this heart-shaped magnet using worry dolls made by his siblings from the López García Family, who have become well-known for their creative quitapena designs. Working with tools to forge ahead in the field of handicrafts... more

'Maria Doll-Themed Ceramic Wall Art Crafted in Mexico'

Inspired by Mexico's traditional Maria dolls, Maria Isabel Cruz creates this ceramic wall plaque. It depicts a lovely doll, realized in a variety of colors against a red background. The artisan works in the centuries-old tradition known as the dry rope... more

Quitapena Love,'Heart-Shaped Cotton Worry Doll Wreath from Guatemala'

Guatemalan artisan Elias García offers this wreath that celebrates the tradition of quitapenas, or worry dolls. Perfect for the holidays, this wreath features an array of decorative quitapenas dolls wearing colorful clothing that is handwoven from... more

Green Fante,'Green Sese Wood Fante Fertility Doll Sculpture from Ghana'

In the style of traditional fertility dolls used by the Fante tribe, this sculpture is designed by Ghana's Raphat Asigbey. Local artisans hand-carve this sculpture from a single piece of sese wood, depicting the bust of a woman with a patterned neck... more

Cat Family,'Set of 3 Porcelain Cat Statuettes with Gilded Accents'

Genuine gold gilded accents take this adorable set of three porcelain cat statuettes to another level. This charming addition to your home decoration features a family of smiling cats delicately hand-painted with blue motifs and embellished with 2.6k... more

'Handcrafted Faience Pomegranate-Themed Porcelain Figurine'

Painted in crimson and golden hues, this porcelain pomegranate figurine symbolizes the hopes a dreamy heart holds inside, asking for love and passion to enter its life. Jurayev's Family of Uzbekistan handcrafts this faience fruit of romance, following... more

Elegant Elephant,'Porcelain Thai Elephant Statuette with Gold and Enamel'

Stepping boldly forward, this elephant statuette by Thai artisan Panida Tamjun exudes classical elegance. White porcelain is decorated in traditional Benjarong style using brilliant enamel and gold. more

Aristocratic Elephant,'Hand Painted Gilded Porcelain Elephant Figurine'

Inspired by benjarong , a traditional form of hand-painted Thai porcelain, Panida Tamjun designs this regal elephant in hues of red, yellow, and blue. The figurine is crafted from delicate porcelain, painted in glassy enamel, then accented with gilt... more

Salvadoran Girl in Yellow,'Artisan Crafted Decorative Doll'

This sweet young lady is the creation of El Salvador's Marcela Moran. She crafts the decorative accent from handloomed cotton, with a basket woven of yagua palm fiber on her head that holds small ceramic fruits. The collectible doll is secured to a... more

'Mother of Twins' - Hand Crafted Fertility Doll Sculpture

Standing with open arms this doll symbolizes fertility according to the Ashanti people of Ghana. Her face is beautiful and expressive and she serves as a proud emblem of tradition. Winfred Korley carves this statuette by hand of sese wood with... more

'Artisan Hand-Carved Cedar Wood Fertility Doll from Ghana'

Bringing a touch of African culture to any home, this fertility doll is hand-carved by Ghanaian artisan Raphat Asigbey, depicting a mohawk-like headdress atop a long neck. For the Nimba people of Guinea, fertility dolls and headdresses are part of a... more

Brave Fuase Mothers,'Wood fertility doll'

"Legend tells how a fertility doll was stolen from a shrine in Fuase and taken to a distant land. The children of Fuase were dying and the people consulted a fetish priest who explained the gods were angry about the theft. The women undertook the... more

Lucky Santa,'Handcrafted Cotton and Cibaque Santa Claus Worry Doll'

Tell this little Santa your sorrows and let them go away after a peaceful sleep. Designed by Guatemala's Héctor Ponce, this cotton and cibaque worry doll is a cute addition to your home decor o collection, as it comes with a unique Santa Claus attire. more

Mansa Woman,'Wood and Recycled Glass Beaded Fertility Doll from Ghana'

A woman stands with arms outstretched, crafted of Ghanaian sese wood with a charming, antiqued finish. Featuring a characteristically exaggerated head, this fertility doll represents an African tradition, often given to women who are hoping to... more

Wood fertility doll, 'Beautiful Ashanti Mother'

Youthful and beautiful her stylized contours are hand-carved from African sese wood and she wears colorful seed bead jewelry. Emmanuel Opoku Asante crafts this fertility doll as a woman blessed with two toddlers and an infant. Believed to assist a... more

'A Special Woman' - Fertility Doll Sculpture Hand Carved in Africa

Sculpted from sese wood and adorned with intricate tribal motifs this lovely doll is named Medimu. In Ghana's Akan language the word means I am special. Daniel Nyadedzor presents an image given to a woman by her husband or parents during festivals to... more

Fortune Angel,'Handcrafted Cotton and Cibaque Angel Worry Doll in Beige'

A gracious angel comes from Guatemala to fill your life with blessings and joy. Designed by Héctor Ponce, this cotton and cibaque worry doll is a popular amulet of the region, believed to help people solve their troubles. more

Spooky Fortune,'Handcrafted Cotton Worry Doll with Pumpkin Costume'

Surprise friends and family members with this cute worry doll, ready to ask for treats. Designed by Hector Ponce and handcrafted by Guatemalan artisans, this cotton and cibaque friend wears a pumpkin costume that will get more than one smile. more

My Jungle Friends,'Set of 4 Handcrafted Cotton and Cibaque Animal Worry Dolls'

A giraffe, an iguana, a sloth bear and a panther cheerfully coexist and bond in the jungle. They are not just decorative accents, but also worry dolls linked to Guatemalan traditions that believe they can take your troubles away if you put them under... more

African wood sculpture, 'Fante Fertility Doll III'

This original sculpture is artisan Emmanuel Opoku Asante's interpretation of a Fante fertility doll. Such dolls would be given to couples that are having difficulty in conceiving a child. The Ghanaian artisan carves the female figure by hand from sese... more

'Queen Mother' (pair) - Handmade Fertility Doll Sculptures

Asantewaa the name of this pair of dolls was a brave queen mother of the Ashanti people of Ghana. She was renowned for her ability to lead men into war and since that time many women who bear this name manifest a representative level of valor and... more

Heartfelt Wish,'Hand Crafted Wood Fertility Dolls with Glass Beads'

Artisan Winfred Korley crafts a pair of fertility dolls that is rich with meaning. The woman holds her stomach, and the man does so as well in solidarity, showing his support. The figures are carved by hand from native sese wood and adorned with... more

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

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... more

Resting,'Still Life with Rag Doll Color Giclee Art Print on Canvas'

Dressed in red with ribbons in her hair, a rag doll reclines in the frame of an old wooden saddle. Phyllis Rauch creates a sense of nostalgia with this charming Mexican still life. It speaks of earlier days in the village where the artist lives. Her... more

African wood sculpture, 'Akatesia Doll'

Ghanaian artisan Emmanuel Opoku Asante presents an original sculpture styled after the fertility dolls of West Africa. The hand-carved sese wood sculpture depicts a Ghanaian woman in tribal dress holding a pot. Akatesia means lady in the Twi dialect of... more

Salvadoran Girl in Blue,'Salvadoran Decorative Collectible Doll'

This pretty young lady is the creation of El Salvador's Marcela Moran. She crafts the decorative accent from handloomed cotton, with a basket woven of yagua palm fiber on her head that holds small ceramic fruits. The collectible doll is secured to a... more

Little Farm,'Animal-Themed Folk Art Worry Dolls (Set of 3)'

Styled after traditional Guatemalan worry dolls with a twist, these tiny figures are costumed like adorable farm animals. The Lopez Garcia Family creates the three decorative folk art dolls, which are perfect for tucking into a gift. Or place one under... more

Lucky Witch,'Handcrafted Cotton Witch Worry Doll from Guatemala'

Forget your troubles and sorrows with this little witch, ready to cast a lucky spell on you. Designed by Hector Ponce and handcrafted by Guatemalan artisans, this cotton and cibaque worry doll is the perfect companion for these Halloween days and can... more

Wood fertility doll, 'Fanti Woman'

Hand-carved of African sese wood her stylized contours are graceful and feminine. Beads adorn the body of this beautiful fertility doll by Emmanuel Opoku Asante and she wears a red loincloth. Believed to assist a woman who wants to conceive a baby this... more

Wood fertility doll, 'Ashanti Figure'

Hand-carved of African sese wood her stylized contours are graceful and feminine. Beads adorn the body of this beautiful fertility doll by Emmanuel Opoku Asante and she wears a red loincloth. Believed to assist a woman who wants to conceive a baby this... more

Earth Mother for World Peace,'Crocheted Cotton World Peace Theme Decorative Display Doll'

"This beautiful doll represents the union of all the peoples of the world living in harmony and peace, no matter what our religion or culture is," Iliana Hernandez says. She crochets a delightful display doll to convey this message. "Each one of the... more

Wood sculpture, 'Adinkra Doll'

Inspired by tradition and Akan beliefs Abdulai Osman Adam designs this admirable sculpture featuring two legendary Adinkra images. Adinkra are visual symbols that represent concepts or aphorisms. Detailed in embossed aluminum is Gye Nyame praising... more

Wood display doll, 'Serene Man'

Smooth crocodile wood carved by hand forms a delightful doll by Gusti Ngurah Semarajaya. The figure shows a serene countenance and elongated artistic hands and feet. Dressed in handloomed ikat cloth it is an exquisite example of Balinese art. Ikat... more