These hand painted wooden nesting dolls (also known as matryoshka dolls) with a nautical sailor theme, make for great pieces in a collection of nesting dolls or a nautical collection. Three figures one nesting inside the next.
Figure 1 - 5.75" H
Figure 2 - 3.75" H
Figure 3 - 2.25" H
Identifying Features:
Set of three figures: Each one fits inside the larger one, a classic nesting doll design.
Uniform style: All are painted as sailors or sea captains, with blue coats, yellow buttons, striped shirts, and nautical hats.
Lathe-turned wood: The smooth cylindrical shape is typical of nesting dolls, which are always made on a wood lathe.
Purpose:
Decorative folk art with a maritime twist.
Sometimes sold in seaside towns or nautical gift shops as collectible décor.
Based on the Russian matryoshka doll tradition, but adapted to Western maritime culture.
