NOVICA Set of 12 Handmade Cotton 'Worry Doll Dancers' Figurines (Guatemala)

This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic.

Wearing a variety of colorful cotton dresses, 12 Guatemalan worry dolls preserve Maya traditions. Handcrafted by the Lopez Garcia Family in the style of?'quitapenas,'?or 'worry dolls,' the set of twelve arrives with a colorful cotton bag.

Product Features:

• Country: Guatemala
• Colors: Multi-color
• Materials: 100-percent cotton, polyurethane, tule, nylon, paper
• Not a toy and not intended for use in or near cribs, beds, playpens, or carriages
• Not intended for use by children age 12 or under
• Each (12): 3 inches high x 2 inches wide x 0.6 inches deep
• Bag: 7 inches long x 6 inches wide

Story Behind the Art:
'My name is Aura Lopez and my family creates quitapena, or 'worry dolls,' which are traditional in Guatemala and Mexico. According to legend, the Maya princess Ixmucane received a gift from the sun god, making her able to resolve any person's problem. Later, people began creating dolls with whom they'd share their problems. They've become very popular. My grandparents said that the way to use them was to take the doll out of the bag or wooden box and tell it your problems and fears. Then, you place the doll under your pillow and, the next day, your problem becomes smaller or can be resolved. This work has unified us as a family. It has given us group goals to meet and the opportunity to exhibit our work. We feel there are people around the world who value them and this makes us very happy.'

The handcrafted touch of artisan skill creates variations in color, size and design. If buying two of the same item, slight differences should be expected. Note: Color discrepancies may occur between this product and your computer screen.

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