Couple from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
Gran Canaria is another of the big Canary islands, and Las Palmas is the
capital.
Pressed felt heads and bodies. Felt
hat. The costume is very realistic and precise, even for underwear.
These dolls were made by a granny
from Tenerife, from la Oroteva. Many of these couples, dressed in costumes
from every part of the Canary Islands, can be found in the 'Oficio de
Turismo' in la Oroteva. Unfortunately, they cannot be purchased.
I found this couple in Fuerteventura,
in a tourists shop. They were covered with dirt.
Height: 50 cm (20")
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