The dominican faceless dolls are a very popular item bought by tourists and dominicans alike.
Dominican faceless ceramic dolls.
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.
The doll s dress is yellowish brown she is carrying flow.
These dolls were first designed in 1981 by liliana mera.
No cracks breaks chips repairs or crazing.
Original style artesania dominican republic limé faceless ceramic sculptured doll purchased in 1985.
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The limé factory is no longer in existence.
It is precisely the lack of faces that makes them a true symbol of the dominican republic as it reflects the dominicans mixture of african european and aboriginal identities races and.
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There is not a single replica of these dolls because they are all handmade and hand painted which make not two dolls alike.
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Dominican republic faceless dolls a unique souvenir the faceless doll is a unique handicraft from the dominican republic.