Christmas NEW ARRIVALS

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.

Hanuman Christmas Carving

Hanuman. Hanuman is the Hindu Monkey deity, and here has been recreated by a Russian carver and painter. Hanuman is revered as an exemplar of self-control, faith, and commitment to a cause. We could add some biographical/historical information about this...

Grandfather Frost in a Red Coat with Staff and Lantern

Grandfather Frost in a Red Coat with Staff and Lantern (Дед Мороз в красном шубе с посохом и фонарем). The ruler of Winter stands regally dressed in a red coat with lavener tones and  gold enhancements. Fully hand carved and painted. Made in Russia...

Villager with Bread and Salt

Peasant Carrying Bread and Salt. Slavic hospitality traditions greet guests with freshly baked bread and salt. This is a well carved and colorfully painted village peasant (деревенский крестьянин) dressed in forest green tunic, striped light blue pants...

Boy in Blue with Traditional Shirt

Young Boy Christmas ornament. 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.  

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.