Dominican Faceless Ceramic Dolls

There is not a single replica of these dolls because they are all handmade and hand painted which make not two dolls alike.

Dominican faceless ceramic dolls.

No cracks breaks chips repairs or crazing. It is precisely the lack of faces that makes them a true symbol of the dominican republic as it reflects the dominicans mixture of african european and aboriginal identities races and. The dominican faceless dolls are a very popular item bought by tourists and dominicans alike. Original style artesania dominican republic limé faceless ceramic sculptured doll purchased in 1985.

Dominican republic faceless dolls a unique souvenir the faceless doll is a unique handicraft from the dominican republic. The limé factory is no longer in existence. Pottery was always popular in the dominican republic but it was sculptor liliana mera limé hence the name who first created these faceless dolls. The doll s dress is yellowish brown she is carrying flow.

Lillian said that the dolls were made faceless because all the dominican people represent a variety of ethnic and racial groups from the world over. The original dolls called muñecas limé translated lime doll were created in 1981 by the dominican artist lilliana mera limé from whom they were named. These dolls were first designed in 1981 by liliana mera. See more ideas about dolls caribbean art quisqueya.

Lady 8 0 tall x 3 wide.