In Old Russia before the revolution the name Matryoshka was a very popular female name. It was derived from the Latin root 'mater' which means 'mother'. The name was associated with the image of a staid and sturdy mother of a big family. It also represents "Mother" Russia, the heartland. Subsequently, it became a symbolic name and was used specially to describe brightly painted wooden dolls made in such a way that they could be taken apart to reveal smaller dolls fitting inside one another. Note: High humidity will cause dolls to swell, making it difficult to take apart. Proper method is to gently twist apart but don't force doll. Put it aside until humidity is lower for a day or two. Use Ivory bar soap to lubricate |
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| Russian Matryoshka Dolls Matryoshka Dolls, nesting dolls, are sets of hollow turned dolls where the dolls are nested one inside the other. Each doll is related to every doll in the set - they might carry a single theme (Santa and his elves) or each doll might be similar in nature (a set of dogs with the smallest being a bone), or represent members of a family, or political figures. The traditional and some more innovative Matryoshka dolls are available today. There is a trend towards recognizing Matryoshka artists and signed one-of-a-kinds are sometimes available | Russian Father Frost Here is one of the many talented Russian artists working in his home. This artist is a graduate of the famous Bogorodskoye carving school located outside Moscow founded by a family who have been famous carvers for over 400 years. Carved from Linden wood and hand decorated with up to 20 coats of lacquer  |
  Father Frost Nesting Doll with City & Sleigh Scene Then Inside are 14 Russian Children 15 Pieces - Has Exquisite Lacquer Work (see right hand picture below) Largest is 11.5"H x 6"W x 6"D Smallest is 3/8"h $ 485.00 Sorry - Sold Signed: Ahatornn Bakatnn  
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Father Frost w/Russian Girl 14"H x 9"W x 6"D 20 Coats of Gloss Lacquer $ 785.00 Signed: Mnxahobbi 
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 Father Frost Nesting Doll with Toys 10 Pieces - Note Embellishments on first 4 Dolls (see right hand picture below) Largest is 9"H x 4.85"W x 4.85"D Smallest is a Penguin - 1/2"h $ 345.00 Sorry - Sold Signed: Mockba Mapuka  
|  Father Frost Santa w/Scepter - Princess on Front, Sleigh on Back 12"H x 7.25"W x 3.25"D $ 395 Sorry - SOLD Signed: Wectogahcknn |
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 Nativity Jesus, Mary, Joseph and lamb Largest is 8"H x 6"W x 6"D Matte Finish w/Rinestone insets $ 195.00 Signed: Ammq | 
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 (Click on Picture to Enlarge) Nesting Doll "Three Soldiers" 3 Doll Set Largest - 3.25"W x 6.25"H Smallest is 1.75"H Pattern: Soldiers Signed: V. Partanen $ 52.50 
(Click on Picture to Enlarge) |  (Click on Picture to Enlarge) Father Frost Santa w/Glasses 8"H x 4.25"W x 3"D Matte Finish $ 98.50 Sorry - Sold Item is Not Signed  |  (Click on Picture to Enlarge) Andreev Father Frost Santa w/Gift Bag & Tree 10.25"H x 4.25"W x 5"D Gloss Lacquer Finish $ 148.50 Sorry - Sold Item is Not Signed 
(Click on Picture to Enlarge) |  (Click on Picture to Enlarge) Father Frost Santa w/Fiddle 6.25"H x 4.75"W x 3.5"D $ 98.50 Signed: Jcozopogcno 
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 (Click on Picture to Enlarge) Nesting Doll "The Lion Family" 5 Doll Set Largest - 4.25"W x 6.25"H Smallest is .85"H Pattern: Lions Signed: AK. $ 79.50 
(Click on Picture to Enlarge) |  Father Frost Santa w/Tree 8.25"H x 3.5"W x 2.5"D Matte Finish $ 86.50 Sorry - Sold Signed 
|  Father Frost Santa w/Gift Bag & Scepter Has Santa's Toy Shop Scene 7.75"H x 4.25"W x 2.75"D Matte Finish with Rinestones $ 115 Sorry - Sold Signed - Opaobq 
|  (Click on Picture to Enlarge) Father Frost Santa w/Gift Bag & Scepter 8."H x 3"W x 2.25"D $ 78.50 Item is Signed 
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| |  Irish Father Frost Santa w/Scepter 10"H x 2.5"W x 2.25"D Matte Finish $ 65 Signed - Tqaukq |  Nutcracker Has hook - may be used as ornament 5"H x 3"W x 2.75"D Matte Finish $ 56.50 |  Father Frost Santa w/Scepter & Bag 6"H x 2.75"W x 2"D Matte Finish $ 45 Signed - O.M. Sorry - Sold |
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| |  (Click on Picture to Enlarge) Angel Angel with Horn 5.75"H x 3.5"W x 2.25"D Matte Finish $ 36.50 Signed - O.M. Sold Out |  Father Frost Santa w/Scepter & Bag 6"H x 2.75"W x 2"D Matte Finish $ 45 Signed - O.M. SOLD |  Father Frost Santa w/Scepter & Bag 6"H x 2.75"W x 2"D Matte Finish $ 45 Signed - O.M. Sold Out |
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| Russian Majolica - Majolica is tin-glazed earthenware painted in bright colors - Very limited availability |
 Angel with Hymn Book Candle Holder Russian Majolica 7"H x 6"W x 5"D $ 68.50 each (both for $ 125) Have Two |  Reverse Side |
 (Click on Picture to Enlarge) Large Santa Bell Russian Majolica 7"H x 4.25"W $ 65 Have One 
(Click on Picture to Enlarge) Reverse View |  (Click on Picture to Enlarge) Santa Double Candlestick Russian Majolica 9"H x 5"W x 3.5"D $ 75 Have Two 
(Click on Picture to Enlarge) Reverse View |  (Click on Picture to Enlarge) Santa Candlestick Russian Majolica 6.75"H x 3.5"W x 3"D $ 55 Have Two 
(Click on Picture to Enlarge) Reverse View |  (Click on Picture to Enlarge) Angel Double Candlestick Russian Majolica 8"H x 5"W x 4.75"D $ 75 Have One 
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Russian Majolica Cat Candlestick Hand Crafted in Russia 7"H x 4"W $ 55 Only One - Both for $ 98.50 (See Rear Below) 
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Russian Majolica Cat Double Candlestick Hand Crafted in Russia 8.5"H x 5"W $ 75 One of a Kind (See Rear Below) 
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Russian Majolica Cat Candlestick Hand Crafted in Russia 7"H x 4"W $ 55 Only One - Both for $ 98.50 (See Rear Below) 
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Russian Majolica Cat Bell Hand Crafted in Russia 4"H x 2.75"W $ 35 In Stock - Have Two |
The finish and colors of these samples, as shown on our website, show approximate colors. Because of the variation of coloring in digital photographing, and the varying qualities of computer monitors, you should be aware that there may be some color variance from these screen samples to the actual finish sample. We have tried to eliminate as many variables as possible to try to produce colors and shades as close to the original as possible. |
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