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19th Century Procession Mannequin
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19th Century Procession Mannequin

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Description

This is a lovely example of a procession doll from the first half of the 19th Century, probably Spanish or Italian.

They are called Capipote. The head, hands, and feet are carved from wood (or sometimes terracotta as with this example) with detailed polychrome painting and glass eyes, while the torso is a simplified support frame or a skeletal "cage" structure.

They typically feature movable or articulated arms and joints to allow for dynamic posing.

The figures were designed to be repeatedly dressed in real fabric clothing, robes, and precious liturgical ornaments according to specific feast days or religious ceremonies.

Height 53cm. Width 18cm. Depth 17cm

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Branching Out Antiques has dated this 19th Century Processional Mannequin to the 19th Century.

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Description
This is a lovely example of a procession doll from the first half of the 19th Century, probably Spanish or Italian.

They are called Capipote. The head, hands, and feet are carved from wood (or sometimes terracotta as with this example) with detailed polychrome painting and glass eyes, while the torso is a simplified support frame or a skeletal "cage" structure.

fig 1. A 19th-century processional mannequin with carved polychrome head and hands, dressed in cream fabric with dark blue sleeves, standing on a four-legged wooden cage base.
fig 1. 19th Century Procession Mannequin

They typically feature movable or articulated arms and joints to allow for dynamic posing.

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The figures were designed to be repeatedly dressed in real fabric clothing, robes, and precious liturgical ornaments according to specific feast days or religious ceremonies.
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Height 53cm. Width 18cm. Depth 17cm

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Branching Out Antiques has dated this 19th Century Processional Mannequin to the 19th Century.

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Archive I A 19th-century processional mannequin with carved polychrome head and hands, dressed in cream fabric with dark blue sleeves, standing on a four-legged wooden cage base.

19th Century Procession Mannequin

Archive II A 19th-century processional mannequin with carved polychrome head and hands, dressed in cream fabric with dark blue sleeves, standing on a four-legged wooden cage base. View II
Archive III A 19th-century processional mannequin with carved polychrome head and hands, dressed in cream fabric with dark blue sleeves, standing on a four-legged wooden cage base. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century processional mannequin with carved polychrome head and hands, dressed in cream fabric with dark blue sleeves, standing on a four-legged wooden cage base. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century processional mannequin with carved polychrome head and hands, dressed in cream fabric with dark blue sleeves, standing on a four-legged wooden cage base. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century processional mannequin with carved polychrome head and hands, dressed in cream fabric with dark blue sleeves, standing on a four-legged wooden cage base. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century processional mannequin with carved polychrome head and hands, dressed in cream fabric with dark blue sleeves, standing on a four-legged wooden cage base. View VII
Archive VIII A 19th-century processional mannequin with carved polychrome head and hands, dressed in cream fabric with dark blue sleeves, standing on a four-legged wooden cage base. View VIII
Archive IX A 19th-century processional mannequin with carved polychrome head and hands, dressed in cream fabric with dark blue sleeves, standing on a four-legged wooden cage base. View IX
Archive X A 19th-century processional mannequin with carved polychrome head and hands, dressed in cream fabric with dark blue sleeves, standing on a four-legged wooden cage base. View X
Archive XI A 19th-century processional mannequin with carved polychrome head and hands, dressed in cream fabric with dark blue sleeves, standing on a four-legged wooden cage base. View XI
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A 19th-century processional mannequin with carved polychrome head and hands, dressed in cream fabric with dark blue sleeves, standing on a four-legged wooden cage base.
19th CENTURY PROCESSION MANNEQUIN
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A 19th-century processional mannequin with carved polychrome head and hands, dressed in cream fabric with dark blue sleeves, standing on a four-legged wooden cage base.
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  • ObjectDecorative Objects
  • Period19th century
  • StyleReligious Folk Art
  • MaterialWood, Linen, Lace, Polychrome
  • ColourCream, Dark Blue, Natural Wood
  • MotifsCarved polychrome face, Slatted timber cage base, Lace-trimmed fabric sleeves, Gesture of devotion hands

This nineteenth-century processional mannequin from the Victorian and Gothic religious folk art tradition takes the form of a Capipote doll standing on a natural wood slatted timber cage base with a circular wooden floor. The polychrome face, carved with an upward gaze and open mouth, has naturalistic painted features, while the torso is dressed in cream linen fabric with delicate lace-trimmed sleeves, complemented by long dark blue sleeves and carved hands posed in a gesture of devotion. Measuring 53 cm in height, 18 cm in width, and 17 cm in depth, this decorative object makes a striking display piece for a sideboard top in a hallway or study.

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Processional mannequins, often termed Santos cage dolls, are wooden or plaster figures created for liturgical displays and religious festivals, designed with open frames to be clad in textiles.

These figures were traditionally crafted using hand-carved wood with polychrome or gesso finishing for the head and hands, paired with lightweight slatted timber cage bases and natural textiles.

Authenticity is indicated by traditional hand-carved joinery on the timber base, surface wear on original polychrome paint, hand-stitched historical fabrics, and natural patination across exposed wood.

Place the figure on a sideboard, console, or within a cabinet of curiosities alongside classic leather books or sculptured objects to create a focal point in contemporary or eclectic rooms.

Maintain a stable room climate away from direct sunlight and dampness, dusting the wooden surfaces gently with a dry microfibre cloth and brushing delicate textiles carefully without moisture.
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