Fire Bird Doll 5pc./5"

Prince Ivan obtains a feather, a princess, and more adventure than he bargained for when he set out to catch the elusive Fire Bird. Artist Irina Kummer paints in the Palekh style to produce an original masterpiece matryoshka depicting one of Russia's most famous mythological creations. Her fine brush and stunning palette make this matyroshka very dear. Comes with a synopsis of the story.

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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