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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
Signed: Ahatornn Bakatnn
 
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Father Frost w/Russian
Girl
14"H x 9"W x 6"D
$ 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
Signed: Mockba Mapuka
 
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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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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

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Andreev Father Frost
Santa w/Gift Bag & Tree
10.25"H x 4.25"W x 5"D
$ 148.50
Item is Not Signed

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Father Frost
Santa w/Fiddle
6.25"H x 4.75"W x 3.5"D
$ 98.50
Signed: Jcozopogcno

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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

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Father Frost
Santa w/Tree
5.5"H x 3.5"W x 2"D
$ 68.50
Sorry - Sold
Signed

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Father Frost
Santa w/Gift Bag & Bell
8.25"H x 4.25"W x 2"D
$ 118.50
Sorry - Sold
Item is Not Signed

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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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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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10-5 Eastern Time Mon to Sat or
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