KRAKOW, POLAND – Figurine

PLACE REPRESENTED: Krakow , Poland

ITEM: Figurine

NOTES: A dancing couple (at least I think they are dancing) in the traditional clothing (at least I think it is traditional) of Krakow, Poland. This is beautifully detailed and I have no doubt the clothing is regionally correct. Why? Because: Fundacja “CEPELIA” has authorized this. Cepelia was a central union of handicrafts cooperatives, which ran trade outlets dealing with the sale of goods produced in associated cooperatives , made or inspired by the work of Polish folk artists between 1949-1990. Folk handicrafts and products inspired by native folklore are common gifts in Poland. Folk dolls are certified by the National Artistic and Ethnographic Commission of the “CEPELIA” Foundation – Polish Art and Handicraft in Warsaw.

YEAR (APPROXIMATE): 1989

MADE FROM: wood , material

MADE IN: Poland

MANUFACTURER: unknown

DIMENSIONS: 8cm diameter base x 14.5cm high

  

CROATIA – Doll

PLACE REPRESENTED: Croatia

ITEM: Doll

NOTES: Small doll from Croatia (then Yugoslavia) There are no identifying marks though it was purchased in Croatia. The ensemble the girl is wearing is very traditional but the blonde hair, though it does occur, is not the norm … well not naturally.

YEAR (APPROXIMATE): 1973

MADE FROM: material

MADE IN: unknown

MANUFACTURER: unknown

DIMENSIONS: 17cm tall