Very unusual very well made faceless doll t made in the traditional red clay painted in a torques Blue lighter blue into a white at the bottom the face does have lips looks like a cows face painted in a black glaze really is unusual. No chips or cracks or crazing is a heavier piece. Measure 9" tall 4"wide at the bottom of the dress.
Dominican Faceless dolls are a very popular item bought by tourists and Dominicans alike. The original dolls called Muñecas Limé translated Lime Doll, were created in 1981 by the Dominican artist Lilliana Mera Limé from whom they were named. Lillian said that the dolls were made faceless because all the Dominican people represent a variety of ethnic and racial groups from the world over; each has their own defined personality. This original company is now out store of business. Other companies such as Nora, Elisa and Gifina produced a faceless doll.
Product code: Large Artisan Hand Made Dominican Republic Pottery Red Clay store Blue Gifina Lime Faceless Doll