VINTAGE La Befana Italian Folklore Doll, Collectible!

VINTAGE La Befana Italian Folklore Doll, Collectible! . Add a piece of Italian folklore to your collection with this La Befana doll. Handcrafted in Italy, these charming dolls represent the beloved Italian Epiphany tradition. Each doll is intricately detailed, featuring rustic attire, a broomstick, and delightful, witch-like features. Perfect as a unique holiday decoration or as a gift for collectors of cultural artifacts. Measurements: This amazing piece is 8” tall. These vintage dolls showthe timeless appeal of handcrafted art. La Befana dolls are a charming representation of a beloved figure in Italian folklore. La Befana, an old woman or “witch,” is a central character in Italian Epiphany traditions, celebrated on January 6. According to legend, she travels on her broomstick on the eve of Epiphany to deliver gifts and sweets to children who have been good, or coal to those who have been naughty. The tradition is rooted in a mix of pagan customs and Christian beliefs, and La Befana is often seen as a counterpart to Santa Claus in Italian culture. My French husband says that this may be a Santon from Provence as well ~ Popular from his culture! VINTAGE La Befana Italian Folklore Doll, Collectible!