Dolls have historically represent companionship, protection, and local traditions to the children worldwide. By studying the dolls of a culture, one can better understand the culture itself. In India and most of Asia carved dolls often represented Hindu deities and myths to assure that religious and cultural beliefs that were passed down through generations. In China the art of dance has existed for over 4000 years, serving important ritual and ceremonial roles and were performed at the imperial court until the Qing dynasty. Dolls often portray the performers who wore colorful shiny clothes traditionally made of silk and had elaborate make-up but now are made of less costly fabric. We have 4 dancer dolls in our collection.
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Antique carving of a Devi (Sanskrit: divine) probably a child’s toy and and protective item. Tikka on forehead, ample breasts – a wish for fertility with a shiny patina from use.
Colorful bearded official/entertainer doll with traditional hat, dark blue and gold robe holding paper clappers castanets. Mounted on lucite.
Charming Chinese Nuo Opera dancer wearing a costume with 5-petal plum blossoms symbolizing a wish for the Five Happinesses: prosperity, long life, health, a virtuous life and natural death.
Chinese opera dancer doll with elaborate headdress and 5-petal plum blossom on sash symbolizing the Five Happinesses: prosperity, long life, health, living a virtuous life and dying a natural death.
Vivacious attendant doll offering huge peach in vibrant Chinese dance costume in red, yellow, green-blue with sequins, silver and gold thread and plum blossoms as wish for Five Happinesses. On Lucite stand, part of set of 4 .
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