As we write this, early january 2015, we do have some santos stock left but itself no longer sells santos dolls and their accessories. H istoric, handcarved and painted wooden santos, bultos, retablos, crosses, boxes and chests, historic new mexico tinwork frames, crosses, sconces, keepsake boxes and light fixtures, new mexico folk art figures by felipe benito archuleta, leroy archuleta and others, penitente objects, woodcarvings by patrocino barela, jose dolores lopez, george lopez, celso gallegos and others. The book was a very old worn out childs board book, the kind with thick pages. Lets dive into clay, plaster, wood, concrete and wire to make santos and art dolls. Nina alexandrowicz cloth art dolls or mimi a wood art doll, black mascot dolls 19161918. Our reproduction santos dolls are an intriguing mix of 17th and 18th century religious history and a modern doll collection. When my daughter and i were at a pottery barn i saw one for the first time. Check out our santos cage doll selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our art objects shops. Antique french tiaracrown jeweled incredible 1900s. The cage could also be used as a sort of prayer shrine with objects placed inside the cage.
Antique santos and saints rosaries and jeweled crowns. The santos features the typical cage bottom seen in such sculptures. On top of this giveaway santos cage doll is also offering a special discount to my sweet savannah readers for 15% off any product. Great santos doll for the price,very pleased with the details and size. I learned that santos cage dolls are part of the spanish tradition of santo saint art, carvings in ivory or wood of various and plentiful catholic.
Reviewed in the united states on february 27, 2015. Close up of newest santos cage doll i brought back the rosary and crown from a mexico city trip. Skillfully hand made of solid hardwood with polychrome paint and gilt, these dolls have a long and deep religious history. Get the best deals on wood santo when you shop the largest online selection at. I would put her on the builtin book shelves of my living room or bably moving her from one to the other. Antique santos cage creche doll carved wood madonna statue dress sacred heart. I did some research and discovered that this was a santos cage doll. They are also called santos dolls or little saints, originally used on alters in the. This beautiful lady is a vintagestyle santos cage doll.
The dolls have become popular collector items although originals are scarce and pricy. This example belongs to one of the most special sub genres of carved santos statues. Get the best deals on antique santos when you shop the largest online selection at. Craft, book sculpture, paper clay, paper art, paper crafts, paper dolls, art dolls. I made this art piece to honor frida kahlo, so it is not. This very tall 36 12 santos cage doll sits atop a traditional spanish colonial sty. Nov 17, 2014 dedicated store favorites that were discontinued over the years.
Frida kahlo 2012 paper doll and altered book youtube. One of the saintly seven santos dolls our own, exclusive, co. Antique santos cage doll locket, original art lockets. Extremely rare 31 high 18th to early 19th century wooden santos doll woman figure with outstanding carved and painted details, glass eyes and original human hair wig loosely attached set with perfect curls, articulated jointed body, upper body has wooden peg construction, bustle formshape at her back. Aug 8, 2015 old or new, ancient or reimagined, cage dolls are interesting art. History of santos dolls angel crafts, manequin, religious icons, world cultures, sacred. Santos cage doll a few weeks ago i was watching an. How to make a santos cage doll with supply list and. The bottom of her cage measures 14 12 inches wide by 8 12 inches deep. The dolls emulate the image of christ, the virgin mary, patron saints, as well as other notable figures in biblical history. I get lots of questions about diy santos doll kits and supplies and where to source them from especially the paper mache mannequin dress forms and the wood rounds. An absolutely stunning spanish, carved santos cage doll.
The tutorial includes the exact craft wood materials i used including dimensions, but you can definitely improvise with other materials. Ive known jennifer for a few years now, and i love her site,santos cage dolls. These dolls have a long and deep religious history which dates back centuries when they. By bidding onwinningbin this item, you indicate that you have fully read, understood and agree with our complete selling policies listed further down on this page santos cage doll angel 28 santo mannequin, folk saint once upon a time found in portugal and spain, santos cage dolls were used in catholic religious processions frequently dressed in elaborate gowns and crowns. There is something about the serenity on their faces, that makes them just lovely. You can take the santos cage doll class through jeanneoliver. Mini santos style doll make your own miniature santosstyle cage doll with simple bits of craft wood. Ever since seeing and acquiring my first santos cage doll in santa fe some years ago, i have had a powerful attraction to these sacred figures. They have a serene, rustic beauty and sometimes almost eerie quality that has transformed them from use as religious icons in the 17th and 18th centuries to beautiful works of art. Blue book livro antique french book wex votofleaingfrance. The paper doll acts as a dust cover for the altered book. Beneath the cage platform is a base adorned with 3 carved cherubs. Santos cage dolls have gained popularity over the last few years.
I bought my first cage doll at the weekend and i love her. I love the space next to ours at aoc with the todiefor chandelier it makes the most gorgeous backdrop for anything. This large carved wooden figure features the typical cage bottom seen in such sculptures, and a polychrome painted finish in blue and browns. European beginnings the santos dolls take their name from the spanish word for saint, and are also known as santons french and santibelli italian. The santos dolls take their name from the spanish word for saint, and are also known as santons french and santibelli italian. Jens santos cage doll course offered through jeanne olivers creative network features a series of videos where jen demonstrates everything about making the santos dolls from how to make the body, sculpting the face and other features, making the arms, bases, assembly and so much more including tips, tools and special techniques. With the upcoming diy santos doll online workshop i am teaching on how to make affiliate links santos cage dolls, on jeanne olivers creative network. Steampunk angel christmas tree topper santos doll by. Pandores, grandes pandores wood or wax french fashion manikin doll, grandes pandores is a large, life size manikin doll. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
Having said that though i was so lucky and picked up two beautiful santos cage dolls from the fantastic tuesday morning. If youve taken the first santos dolls class, this class expands on earlier material and introduces new techniques,projects and doll forms. She is particularly beautiful and also mildly cumbersome compared to other similar pieces, some of which are near life size. Santoscagedoll now reopened on ebay for 2019 holidays. I searched high and low and found that most of these dolls were only available through the american market so i wanted to bring them over to the u. So far i am the only uk stockist of these beautiful dolls. On thursday, i posted an image of an antique doll on a stand and judith thibeau of studio judith helped me identify what it was.
This example belongs to a particular sub genre of carved santos statues called cage dolls, which during a procession would have had a long fabric skirt around the bottom. I love santos cage dolls and have always wanted to own one or two but to be honest they are very expensive to buy and more than i am willing to spend. See for details about vintage and antique santos doll prices. The santos that started the genre of dolls we currently represent primarily spanish colonial and western european style, were originally started as copies of 17th century carvings by priests. To be added on to regularly until midtolate dec, 2014. Her site, santos cage doll is now offering a saintly seven,which they have exclusively to. A few weeks ago i was watching an episode of dexter and i noticed in the background of one scene a display of cut flowers for sale. This means that instead of having a round frame, she has an oblong boat shaped base. You may already have spotted that after we implemented and announced it early january of. Wooden cage stays secured with hand forged butterfly form steel tabs, french or italian. This very tall 36 12 santos cage doll sits atop a traditional spanish colonial style boat shaped bastidor. Bespoke cage dolls individually sculpted and produced in resin. A santos cage doll forms part of the story as a symbolism of a pious belief that. Subscribe subscribe share share where you can get the doll form i used in this tutorial.
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