$197.00
We love this cage doll in particular, because of the extensive work that has been done to make her look like a proper antique! She stands approximately 22 inches tall. Her body is tan, and she has 'plaster' on her head, and across her chest, covering up a folk style painted red heart, much like a milagro, or the red 'heart on the hand' style that is popular with Central American folk art.
She has shiny, inlaid eyes that have been painted on the back and then set in to place.
This Santos cage doll is articulated at the shoulders and elbows. Although she is articulated, please note that all joints do not always move symmetrically. One elbow may be stiffer than the other, for example. This is common, as it is with any hand made object, particularly when created in a vintage style.
Fashioned after the antique Santos, they are carefully hand crafted. To make the hand painted doll unique, the craftsmen distress it; picking & choosing from a range of faux aging techniques. Variations occur with each handcrafted piece, particularly when being 'antiqued'. This is character, and not a flaw. Read more about that here.
All photos are from our studio collection. As these dolls are hand painted, slight variations may occur.
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NEW:
Find precious vintage and antique rosaries, catholic medals, and assorted relics for your Santos at our sister-site, Eleanor Brown Boutique
Make sure to check back often, because new items are listed there on a regular basis!
