Bidspirit auction | 3 sets of Russian Dolls

3 sets of Russian Dolls - Matryoshka dolls, or Russian nesting dolls, were invented in 1890 by Vasily Zvyozdochkin and painted by Sergey Malyutin. While iconic, they were inspired by Japanese wooden figures (specifically Fukuruma). The name ”Matryoshka” comes from ”Matryona, ” a popular Russian name meaning ”little mother” or ”matron, ” symbolizing fertility and family.