This beautiful barrette is hand painted on a papier mache body by Russian artists, signed. 

Durable, glossy lacquer finish, contemporary, new, in perfect condition, some white patches are effect of lighting, 

The barrette is 4.5 inches (11 cm) long with a standard metal hair clip 2.75 inches 

The lacquer art is very popular in Russia. It developed from the art of icon painting that began in XV c. From 15 to 200 miles northwest of Moscow are the villages of Fedoskino, Palekh, Mstera, Kholui and Zhostovo. It is in this tiny area that all Russian lacquer boxes, trays and accessories crafted. Each village has its own style and favorite subjects: fairy tales, village scenes, landscapes and bouquets.