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They are made of tow (hemp) with wax heads, hands and feet. They were probably made in France, as they are labelled in French, but some of the orders represented were only active in Germany and the Netherlands.\r\n\r\nThis figure represents a Dominican friar. Founded in the early 1200s by St. Dominic (1170-1221) the order is still going strong today. They focus on charitable works and education. Unlike monks, who live in a closed, self-sufficient community, friars commit themselves in service to the wider community. The Domincan habit is a white tunic and scapular, over which is worn a black cloak and short black hooded cape. 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