Are there any reproductions of the Santos doll?
Reproductions also exist, although they often have painted eyes. Versus a traditional Santos doll, a Santos CAGE doll is a doll from the torso up and an open wire cage on the bottom. Many Santos dolls are articulated, including the cage dolls, which often have articulated arms.
Where can I buy a Santos cage doll?
First: For those who come to shop Santos Dolls and their related decor, please instead check our sister-site, Eleanor Brown Boutique. SantosCageDoll.com itself is now… a huge archive! In fact, it doubled its ‘inventory’ by reintroducing many Santos of years past – adding these to your saintly favorites of more recent times.
How did the Santos doll get its name?
Here is what I found: The Santos dolls take their name from the Spanish word for Saint, and are also known as Santons (French) and Santibelli (Italian). 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.
What kind of eyes does a Santos doll have?
They are sometimes painted in rich colors with detailed eyes. Antique dolls frequently have glass eyes, while reproductions (as well as some antique Santos) most commonly have painted eyes. The dolls emulate the image of Christ, The Virgin Mary, Patron Saints, as well as other notable figures in biblical history.
First: For those who come to shop Santos Dolls and their related decor, please instead check our sister-site, Eleanor Brown Boutique. SantosCageDoll.com itself is now… a huge archive! In fact, it doubled its ‘inventory’ by reintroducing many Santos of years past – adding these to your saintly favorites of more recent times.
How tall is a full grown Santos doll?
Vntg. Wood Carved Santos Doll Cage Mannequin Jointed Arms 37″ Angel Stand Old Vint. Wood Carved /Glass Eyes Men/Woman Santos Figurines Doll Cage jointed Antique decorative Folk Art Santos Cage Doll. Painted wood. Beautiful 24″ tall.
Who is the creator of the Santos Angel?
This lovely primitive Santos caged folk art angel is designed by folk artist Nicol S… This is truly one of the most exquisite contemporary Santos that we have had the p… Many more Santos!
