Carved Christmas Ornaments

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...

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.

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.  

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.

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...

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.  

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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.

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%