St. Thomas USVI Caribe Rasta & Reggae Dolls - Isenberg Artists - Mint Set of 5 for Sale

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St. Thomas USVI Caribe Rasta & Reggae Dolls - Isenberg Artists - Mint Set of 5 For Sale

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St. Thomas USVI Caribe Rasta & Reggae Dolls - Isenberg Artists - Mint Set of 5:
$79.99

PLEASE BE SURE TO SEE ALL THE RARE DOLLS YOU ARE GETTING FOR THIS PRICEThey range in size from 9-1/2 to 13 inches displayingan aspect of the Caribbeanusing a colorfulset of five (5) rare dolls from Noted Artists Jamie & Steve Isenberg - They arein mint conditionandreflect attire of local islanders. They were handmade, sold about the year 2000, and have been kept by adults in a smoke free environment in a box ordisplayed on a table or shelf.
The following abstract about the artists wasincludedwith the dolls when they were purchased in a St. Thomas gift shop. They were the only ones available in the store. "Jamie and Steve Isenberg moved from Southern California to the mountains ofPennsylvania in 1979, after receiving his Degree in Art, where they started working insoft sculpture.The ideas of two minds add to each piece and blend to make a unique style whichcaptures the essence and personality of each doll created.Over the years they have become renowned in the medium and have won numerousawards including being judged "Best of Show'' by the New York Times art critic.
Their work can be found in museums, galleries, and fine shops across the UnitedStates and abroad. They have also been featured in many magazine articles and theirwork appeared on both PM Magazine and Good Morning TV shows. Each doll ishand signed by the artist which makes it a personal work of art. Limited editions andone-of-a-kind pieces are also numbered.
The makers of these imaginative creations draw their inspiration from folklore, theworld around us and the ever changing, yet constant, beauty of nature. Many of theirfantasy characters utilize natural bits and pieces gathered in the woods around theirhome, which in the words of the artists, "makes them as real as the mist on the forestfloor."
Their work is amazing, creative, detailed and above all whimsical. 'If we can bring asmile to someone's face, we've done well.' They have fun doing what they do andthat is evident in the end result."