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."
Thank you Mr. Apenteng for this beautiful wood
carving. The workmanship is outstanding and the
hand painting design of the costume is excellent.
I am so very, very happy you are working with
NOVICA so that people have the opportunity to
purchase your works of art.
Rochelle
New jersey
12-03-2016
The colors are so vibrant and look great with my short dark curly hair. The back is signed which I also think is great. I will be getting more, without a doubt.
"...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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