Bastidors

During one of my rummages through Antique shops in Manila, I came across these wooden male Angels... I was told they are called Bastidors and that they were originally made (for altars in churches and homes alike)and popular in the 19th Century Spanish Colonial Times....

So far, this is the only INFO I have gathered on them: Originally the faces are made of IVORY or Porcelain... and as you can see, there is a torso, articulated hands and arms... and a skirt type lower body -- as most were dressed in robes...The ones I got above are definitely reproductions -- as it is all made of wood... they appeal to me not only because they are MALE ANGELS but also because they fit right in with my very own MENSAJERO bois...
DOES ANYONE ELSE HAVE ANY INFO ON THESE THAT YOU CAN SHARE WITH ME???

she's baaaaack!!!!

Presenting: Dynamite Girl Susie
after a year HIATUS, our baby is back... she's not only as good as before but even better...

after we suffered the BIG LOSS that I Blogged about back in NOV, I almost gave up hope in continuing on with Susie... after all, how are we to produce her when her molds were stolen from us along with everything else... Am so THANKFUL for my dear friends , Jason Wu, David Buttry, Percy Newsum -- for giving Susie another lease on life... and for making me realize once again, how this world of dolls, are filled with really nice and caring people.

Extra SHOUT OUTS to Mary, Larraine, Juliana & Pat Henry for always keeping me on the right track... I appreciate all the pep talks that kept me going.... and going... and going....

And of course, all of you who have supported Susie & us, R&D, all these years... We APPRECIATE EVERYTHING and LOVE YOU ALL!!!

More Updated Photos Here.