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.
Dominican faceless ceramic dolls.
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.
There is not a single replica of these dolls because they are all handmade and hand painted which make not two dolls alike.
Pottery was always popular in the dominican republic but it was sculptor liliana mera limé hence the name who first created these faceless dolls.
The dominican faceless dolls are a very popular item bought by tourists and dominicans alike.
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These dolls were first designed in 1981 by liliana mera.
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Original style artesania dominican republic limé faceless ceramic sculptured doll purchased in 1985.
Lady 8 0 tall x 3 wide.
The doll s dress is yellowish brown she is carrying flow.