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Dressed in a variety of colorful dresses 12 Guatemalan worry dolls are here to... Dressed in a variety of colorful dresses 12 Guatemalan worry dolls are here to preserve ancient Maya traditions. Legend has it that the Maya Sun God gave princess Ixmucane the gift of solving people's problems. With time people started making dolls in... more

Two of the central characters from the classic Hindu epic Mahabharata Arjuna a... Two of the central characters from the classic Hindu epic Mahabharata Arjuna and Srikandi are depicted in this pair of traditional shadow puppets from Java. Mijiyono diligently works with leather and horn to handcraft this traditional wedded couple... more

Dressed up like animals of the jungle six little decorative quitapenas or worr... Dressed up like animals of the jungle six little decorative quitapenas or worry dolls make a charming gift. Guatemala's Lopez Garcia Family handcrafts these dolls from cotton and nylon thread over tule wood depicting a lion an elephant a monkey a... more

"Puppet Stand - Guidecraft G97050 Standing rack offers easy, attractive, and i... "Puppet Stand - Guidecraft G97050 Standing rack offers easy, attractive, and inviting puppet storage solution for libraries, early childhood classrooms, childcare centers, and home play rooms. A great alternative to concealed storage trunks, this solid... more

ENTERTAINING POLICE OFFICER PUPPET: The Melissa & Doug Police Officer Puppet, ... ENTERTAINING POLICE OFFICER PUPPET: The Melissa & Doug Police Officer Puppet, Cyrus “Cy” Wren, is an easy to manipulate hand puppet with a detachable wooden rod to assist with animated gestures. WORKS WITH LEFT OR RIGHT HANDS: We’ve designed our police... more

FRIENDLY LION PUPPET: Melissa & Doug’s lion puppet with hand rod is a friendly... FRIENDLY LION PUPPET: Melissa & Doug’s lion puppet with hand rod is a friendly puppet that is easy to use and durable. LEFT OR RIGHT HAND USE: This puppet with hand rod is easy to manipulate. Children who are left- or right-handed can use one hand to... more

FRIENDLY CONSTRUCTION WORKER PUPPET: Melissa & Doug’s construction worker pupp... FRIENDLY CONSTRUCTION WORKER PUPPET: Melissa & Doug’s construction worker puppet is a friendly puppet that is easy to use and durable. LEFT OR RIGHT HAND USE: This puppet with hand rod is easy to manipulate. Children who are left- or right-handed can... more

Jungle creatures become fascinating characters in tales of fantasy and myth. V... Jungle creatures become fascinating characters in tales of fantasy and myth. Virginia Apaza Ticona transforms them into adorable finger puppets to entertain young children. Hand-knit from wool the set includes a turtle a lion a monkey with its babe a... more

Displaying colorful patterns the cotton clothing of these decorative dolls is ... Displaying colorful patterns the cotton clothing of these decorative dolls is woven by hand on the traditional floor loom. The Lopez Garcia Family of Guatemala creates this pair of quitapenas or worry dolls. Each doll features limbs of tule wood and a... more

His hair tied up in the tradition head scarf this doll portrays a Balinese man... His hair tied up in the tradition head scarf this doll portrays a Balinese man. Gusti Ngurah Semarajaya sculpts the head hands and feet of crocodile wood achieving charming detail with acrylic paints. He dresses the figure in cotton ikat cloth. The... more

In traditional wayang kulit shadow puppet performances the gunungan is the pla... In traditional wayang kulit shadow puppet performances the gunungan is the placemarker placed on the screen to represent the beginning and the end of a performance and is also occasionally used as a prop. Mujiyono designs this Javanese-style pointed... more

Two of the central characters from the classic Hindu epic Mahabharata Arjuna a... Two of the central characters from the classic Hindu epic Mahabharata Arjuna and Srikandi are depicted in this pair of traditional shadow puppets from Java. Mijiyono diligently works with leather and horn to handcraft this traditional wedded couple... more

Two of the central characters from the classic Hindu epic Mahabharata Arjuna a... Two of the central characters from the classic Hindu epic Mahabharata Arjuna and Srikandi are depicted in this pair of traditional shadow puppets from Java. Mijiyono diligently works with leather and horn to handcraft this traditional wedded couple... more

Her face shows a garden where a hummingbird hovers. Carefully sculpted of croc... Her face shows a garden where a hummingbird hovers. Carefully sculpted of crocodile wood and painted by hand this doll represents a Balinese beauty. Gusti Ngurah Semarajaya creates an image that reflects the wealth of art and culture in Bali. The gown... more

Wearing jeweled earrings and a frangipani blossom in her hair this delightful ... Wearing jeweled earrings and a frangipani blossom in her hair this delightful lady is a picture of femininity. Gusti Ngurah Semarajaya crafts a doll from crocodile wood sculpting a serenely beautiful face and eloquent hands and feet. She wears a gown... more

Memories of the savannah appear on his face as a giraffe's thoughts are far aw... Memories of the savannah appear on his face as a giraffe's thoughts are far away. The whimsical doll is dressed in handloomed ikat cloth. The word means to knot in the Malaysian language and the threads are tie-dyed before weaving. Gusti Ngurah... more

Her face exudes enviable serenity while her eyes express wisdom. Her cotton dr... Her face exudes enviable serenity while her eyes express wisdom. Her cotton dress features the legendary ikat weave of Indonesia. Gusti Ngurah Semarajaya carves her image from crocodile wood creating a decorative doll that lures with vivid realism. The... more

Gusti Ngurah Semarajaya creates a mythical hippo that tells stories filled wit... Gusti Ngurah Semarajaya creates a mythical hippo that tells stories filled with fantasy and color. This entertaining hippo is carved of crocodile wood and dressed in cotton ikat robe. more

Her face shows a mysterious lunar eclipse enveloping the lovely woman in enigm... Her face shows a mysterious lunar eclipse enveloping the lovely woman in enigma. Carefully sculpted of crocodile wood and painted by hand this doll represents a Balinese beauty. Gusti Ngurah Semarajaya creates an image that reflects the wealth of art... more