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Carved Christmas Ornaments

Most of these were made 20-40 years ago in small batches in and around Sergiev Posad, St. Petersburg or Moscow.

  • Village Peasant Carrying Bread and Salt Carved Ornament

    Village Peasant Carrying Bread and Salt Carved Ornament

    Village Peasant Carrying Bread and Salt. A nicely carved and colorfully painted village peasant (деревенский крестьянин) ornament. Dressed in forest green tunic, striped light blue pants with black boots and carrying an elaborately carved tray with a...
    $24.00
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    Skomorokh Grandfather Frost

    Skomorokh Grandfather Frost

    A nicely carved and painted Skomorokh (Скоморох). A Skomorokh was a prominent musician and entertainer of Muscovy and Kievan Rus' from the 10th-17th centuries. Dressed as Grandfather Frost (Дед Мороз). 1 only, as shown.
    MSRP: $24.95
    Was: $24.95
    Now: $18.95
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    Boy in Blue Traditional Shirt Ornament

    Boy in Blue Traditional Shirt

    Young boy dressed in a traditional Russian shirt and black service cap. Hand painted on wood, glossy lacquer finish. Made in Russia, circa 1999. 4"x1". 1 only.  
    MSRP: $14.00
    Was: $14.00
    Now: $9.95
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  • Devochka (Red Dress) Ornament

    Devochka (Red Dress)

    Maiden in a red dress (Девушка в красном платье). Hand carved and painted wooden ornament with high relief detail and painting on both sides. 4" in height. Made in Russia about 25 years ago. In excellent condition. 1 only.
    $24.00
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  • Boy in Green Vest Ornament

    Boy in Green Vest

    Young Man with Green Vest. Finely painted ornament of a young man in black pants with red stripes, a green vest and a red shirt with white polka dots. Hand made and painted. Circa 1991, Russia. 3½" in height. 1 only. Note: one small "ding" on the...
    MSRP: $14.95
    $12.00
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  • Polkh Maidan Ornament

    Polkh Maidan Ornament

    Polkh Maidan Ornament. Traditional colors and painting, circa 1980. 3" in height. 1 only. Note: paint on the bottom slightly worn (can be color touched). Otherwise fine. More information on Polkh Maiden here.  
    MSRP: $12.95
    $8.00
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  • Tver Maiden Ornament

    Tver Maiden

    Maiden from Tver. A young woman in long bright green with a red kokoshnik and striped yellow towel from her waist. Hand made and painted. Circa 1980, Russia. 4½" in height. 1 only. Note: paint on the back has flaked in one small spot, otherwise...
    MSRP: $14.95
    $12.00
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  • Cook Ornament

    Cook

    Cook (Кухарка). A young woman in a red dress and white blouse with a red ribbon atop her head and holding a rolling pin. Hand made and painted. Circa 1990, Russia. 4½" in height. 1 only.
    MSRP: $14.95
    $12.00
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  • Chick Hatchling

    Chick Hatchling

    Chick Hatchling (Птенец). A surprised young chick emerges with half of its shell still over its head as if it were a cap. Hand made and painted. Circa 1990, Russia. 2½" in height. 1 only.
    MSRP: $14.95
    $12.00
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  • Drink Milk Ornament

    Drink Milk!

    Drink Milk (Пить молоко). Freckle-faced boy in a red striped cap polishes off a mug of milk. Hand made and painted. Circa 1990, Russia. 2½" in height. 1 only.
    MSRP: $14.95
    $12.00
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  • Roly Poly Twins Ornaments

    Roly Poly Twins

    Roly Poly Twins. A pair of Belarusian twins that can also double as spinning tops (when off of the tree, of course.) Hand made and painted circa 1990. Just a touch of wear, otherwise about fine. 2" height. Price is for the pair. 1 pair only.
    MSRP: $18.95
    $15.00
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  • Peace Dove

    Peace Dove

    Peace Dove (Голубь мира). Russian white olive flower in the beak of the peace dove flying over the globe. Hand made and painted in Russia. 2½" length x 2" height. 1 only.
    MSRP: $14.95
    $12.00
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    Border Guard Ornament

    Border Guard

    Comical Military Ornament. Original and unusual carved and painted ornament of a clownish Soviet WWII border guard. Dressed in a green uniform with decorations, a clown nose and black boots. Painted details include the belt buckle and belt, epaulets and...
    MSRP: $20.00
    Was: $15.00
    Now: $5.00
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    Comical Bayanist Ornament

    Comical Bayanist

    Comical Bayanist Ornament. Original and unusual carved and painted ornament of a clownish accordion player. Dressed in dark red tunic with yellow decorations, blonde hair, clown nose and lapti (bast shoes). Fully hand made and painted in Russia circa...
    MSRP: $20.00
    Was: $15.00
    Now: $5.00
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    Comical Dancer Ornament

    Comical Dancer

    Comical Dancer Ornament. Original and unusual carved and painted ornament of a daffy dancer. Dressed in black tunic with white decorations, blonde hair, clown nose and lapti (bast shoes). Fully hand made and painted in Russia circa 2000. Clear gloss...
    MSRP: $20.00
    Was: $15.00
    Now: $5.00
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    Skomorokh Carved Ornament

    Skomorokh Carved Ornament

    A nicely carved and painted Skomorokh (Скоморох). A Skomorokh was a prominent musician and entertainer of Muscovy and Kievan Rus' from the 10th-17th centuries. Dressed in cap, violet tunic, striped pants and red boots. 1 only, as shown.
    MSRP: $24.95
    Was: $24.95
    Now: $18.95
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    Russian Admiral Hand Made Ornament

    Admiral of the Russian Navy

    Admiral of the Russian Navy. A nicely carved and painted Russian admiral with a spyglass, green uniform with yellow epaulets, and shiny black boots. Hand painted with a high-gloss lacquer finish. Made in Sergiev Posad, Russia, circa 1994. 6" in height. 1...
    MSRP: $24.00
    Was: $24.00
    Now: $18.95
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  • Medieval Boyar Guard Hand Made Ornament

    Medieval Boyar Guard

    A nicely carved and painted Russian medieval guard with sword and black robe over a red cloak. Hand painted with a high-gloss lacquer finish. Made in Sergiev-Posad, Russia, circa 1994. 5" in height. 1 only, as shown.
    $24.00
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  • Snowman Christmas Ornament

    Snowman

    Russian Snowman Ornament (Русский снеговик). A festive snowman with a carrot nose and a rich purple overcoat decorated with silver enhancements. Hand carved and painted in Russia. 4½" in height.   Special! Save 50%
    $18.00
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