The rooster symbolized fertility, and in fact matryoshka dolls are still often seen as a token of fertility. Height of the first doll: 8.5cm.
Our classic matryoshkas straight from Russia The Matryoshka is one of the objects most commonly associated with Russia; Also called Russian Nesting dolls stacking dolls The first matryoshkas would have been created at the end of the 19th century, and then represented a peasant woman holding a rooster under her arm. Author: Vinogradova Matter: linden wood Height of the first doll: 8.5cm Number of rooms: 5 Technique used: mixed, watercolor, tempera Finishing : gloss varnishing Manufacturing: artisanal Origin: Sant- Petersburg. This item is in the category "Dolls & Bears\Dolls, Clothing & Accessories\Dolls & Doll Playsets". The seller is "tresorsderussie2011" and is located in this country: FR. This item can be shipped worldwide.