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Dominican Creations
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Faceless Dolls
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Here is the story behind the history of the Faceless Doll: The fact that the dolls have no face reflects perfectly the reality of women in Latin America where there is a racial syncretism, a product of the conquest and colonization, as well as the arrival of slaves, including the Aboriginals. Born of a turbulent history and the mix of cultures, the Dominican people feel heir to the fusion of many tribes and races, the first of the indigenous Taino people of the island, the Spanish conquerors and that of the black slaves brought later from Africa. That’s why one of the most prized crafts to own from the Dominican Republic are the dolls with no faces, female mud faceless that where one imagines the mulatto, the dreams of another European or dark features tend to make long dresses and Creole are depicted carrying water in jars, selling fruit or offering flowers with her head covered by a scarf from Madras or a wide brimmed hat. You never know what is the feeling, the soul of this Caribbean woman without expression whatsoever, without eyes, nose, mouth, although this has been modeled with the unmistakable sensuality of Dominican women. These faceless dolls are each made individually. No two are alike. Each doll is hand painted on the bottom with the factory name and "hand made in D.R.".
Colorful and Feminine, these handcrafted figurines are also popular as wedding favors, guest reception gifts, ladies meetings and banquet functions, and for your very own collection.
Bring back part of the Caribbean with you. These Dominican Faceless dolls are totally hand crafted and genuine from the Dominican Republic. Legend says that each one of these dolls have a spirit of the Caribbean island. They were first fabricated in Moca and have been fabricated there for centuries…..You can also find them in other parts of the Dominican Republic, but now you don’t need to go there they're here!
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