Handmade Guatemalan Worry Dolls in Market Box - Unique Handicrafts
Handmade Guatemalan Worry Dolls in Market Box - Unique Handicrafts
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Specifications
Collection: Guatemalan Folk Art
Character: Mother with Children
Artist: Unattributed Cooperative Artisan
Origin: Chichicastenango, Guatemala
Material: Handwoven cotton, wood, straw, and natural pigment
Design: Miniature domestic tableau enclosed in a hand-painted wooden box
Palette: Earth tones with bright woven accents
Vision: To capture everyday village life in pocket-size form
Interior: Painted wood base containing all handcrafted accessories
Hanger: Freestanding piece
Estimated Date: Late 20th century
Condition: Excellent vintage condition with minor wear consistent with age
Catalogue Note
This complete worry doll box is a quiet celebration of Guatemalan daily life. Every figure and object—mother, children, baskets, fruit, and pottery—was handmade to live inside the painted wooden base. Nothing here is mass-produced; each woven thread and carved detail was placed by hand. Together, they form a self-contained story of care, craft, and the gentle humor of small things well made.
Key Highlights
- Includes all miniature accessories shown: dolls, baskets, clay pots, straw bundle, and carved fruit
- Authentic worry-doll craftsmanship from Chichicastenango
- Combines narrative charm with cultural heritage
- Compact 3 × 2.75 inch collectible—fits easily on a shelf or desk
Display and Care
Keep the full set inside its box when not on display. Store away from direct sunlight and moisture to preserve pigments and fabric. Dust gently with a soft brush.
Safety Notice: Contains small handmade components. Not suitable for children under 6 years old—small parts may present a choking hazard.
Attribution and Condition Notes
Each box is individually assembled by Guatemalan artisans using traditional techniques. Small variations in weave or paint reflect its handmade origin.
