I have an Indonesian Irian Jaya blue tongue skink, so when I saw a necklace with a lizard on it, I knew I had to have it. It is of a good weight and the carving of the lizard on the necklace matches a leather strap bracelet that I also purchased from Novica.
I was first exposed to these dolls on a trip to Guatemala and have loved them ever since. I have always wished for an ornament that could be used year after year. These are perfect and will be cherished and passed down to our children
"...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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