Product Description
Matryona (Матрена). The name of this unusual setmeans "lady". This type of doll, from Sergiev Posad, was made about 25 years ago. It is of the toy "villagers" type, which when opened, reveal a number of small carved and painted pieces. This one has two men and a woman, a snowman and a Christmas tree, and five smaller pieces, including a penguin. Doll is about 8½" in height with pieces between 4" down to 1".The head doll is nicely decorated with a scene of children riding a sled down a hill. Their village home is in the background. This versatile doll can also be a "counting" toy for slightly older children (over 3) and a Christmas set. In near fine condition. 1 only, as shown.