Mythic Turtle Doll 2pc./3"

Elements from Asian and American Indian myth combine with Russian craftsmanship to bring you a nesting doll of epic scope (even if only 3” tall). The heavens rest upon the backs of elephants, standing on the turtle that holds up the whole universe. What supports that turtle? Open the shell to find a smaller turtle. Some believe the pile of turtles continues indefinitely. Beautiful! A great gift for animal lovers.

Production Techniques: Hand Painting. This doll was carved in the Upper Volga region, then delivered to the Golden Cockerel workshop in St. Petersburg, Russia. Our artists painstakingly hand paint every detail, beginning with backgrounds and moving to the finer elements that require a brush of very select Siberian squirrel hair. It is daunting to think of the time and talent invested in each of the nesting pieces! Finally we baptize each doll in multiple layers of non-toxic water-based lacquer to make a marvelous matryoshka that will delight children and collectors. The bottom of the largest doll gets stamped with Golden Cockerel’s “Made in Russia” mark of quality, initialed by the artist, and dated like a true collectible. We can only hope you will give it a good home.

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