Gifina Faceless Victorian Doll Polymer Clay on Wood Base

Gifina figurines are one of a kind creations made in the Dominican Republic. Hand crafted from porcelanicron, no two dolls are alike. They are intentionally made without faces so as not to single out any of the distinct races that live throughout the Caribbean. Consequently, these faceless dolls have become a symbol of cultural harmony.  The dolls have many skin tones and depict the mixed heritage and diversity of Dominican people. They honor African, European, and Indigenous identity. Dominican faceless dolls reflect the multifaceted roles of Dominican women—roles recognized and unrecognized, celebrated or ignored