This vintage wooden nesting doll is hand painted in Ukraine. The doll has label of Ukrainian artist Skalsky from Kiev Art Studio. This is an intricate painting representing Village Winter Scenes. There may be slight variations in painting because all the dolls are hand painted but they are very close to the picture.
In Russia making wooden objects which fit each inside other has many Centuries tradition. Gradually these figurines became to be carved in the shape of dolls. These dolls were made and painted by artists in Russian territories. These fabulous Russian dolls were given the name MATRIOSHKA [matryoshka, matreshka] which originated from root of the word maternity. It became a symbol of FERTILITY and PERPETUATION. It is a good luck present for a very long time. The nesting doll is in excellent vintage condition but it might have minor imperfections. The pictures are the part of description. You will receive the doll you see on the pictures.