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'God dolls' become a huge sensation in Thailand (10 images)

Photographer Alexander Hotz composed a photo essay featuring the haunting Luk Thep "god dolls" and their creator, Mananya "Mama Ning" Boonmee, who says the dolls are "infused with a child's soul." The dolls have roots in ancient Thai child figure that housed the unborn remains of a fetus, intended to bring good fortune. Photos courtesy Alexander Hotz/alexanderhotz.com Click here for the full UPI story



Today many Luk Thep dolls have been adopted by celebrities and earnest individuals who believe these factory-manufactured dolls will bring them blessings and wealth. Photo courtesy Alexander Hotz/{link:alexanderhotz.com: "http://www.alexanderhotz.com/possessed-dolls"}


A Luk Thep doll Mananya "Mama Ning" Boonmee created in her west Bangkok home and shop. Photo courtesy Alexander Hotz/{link:alexanderhotz.com: "http://www.alexanderhotz.com/possessed-dolls"}


Mananya "Mama Ning" Boonmee holds "Petch," the first Luk Thep doll she created in her west Bangkok home and shop. Photo courtesy Alexander Hotz via {link:alexanderhotz.com: "http://www.alexanderhotz.com/possessed-dolls"}


One of Mama Ning's Luk Thep creations. Photo courtesy Alexander Hotz/{link:alexanderhotz.com: "http://www.alexanderhotz.com/possessed-dolls"}


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