(Actual Nativities in Sets may vary in size, shape and color due to being hand-crafted.)
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Item Sku: 8400150
Natural Fiber Nativity
An extraordinary collection of natural materials combine to shape this nativity scene. Materials include palm and moor straw, banana and maize leaves,
loofah, coco palm, damahua, allo fiber and starred anise. Artisans cut various forms from these fibers and join them to a woven palm straw circle to
create the nativity. Made in Ecuador 6”D x 7”H
Item Sku: 18126-1
Tagua Nativity
A small reminder carved from the renewable resource of the tagua nut from palm trees. Gathered from the rainforest floor, natural sizes vary.
2 1/4 in. l x 1 1/2 in. w x 1 3/4 in.
Made in Ecuador
$35.00
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Item Sku: 18033-1
Hand Carved and Painted Balsa Wood Nativity
Simple color blocks give a modern touch to this traditional scene. 3 Piece Set, Tallest figure 2.75"
Made in Ecuador,
Item Sku: 18058
Banana Leaf Holy Family
Holy Family on woven palm base 4" diameter x 4 1/4" H
Made in Ecuador
$16.95
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Located on South America’s western coast, Ecuador is home to warm and hospitable people. People and relationships are often more important than detailed schedules.
Two ranges of the Andes Mountains divide the land into three natural regions: humid lowlands on the Pacific coast, temperate highlands between the ranges, and tropical
rainforests to the east. More than half of the population lives along the coastal lowlands where bananas, coffee, cocoa and rice are grown. Although Spanish is the
official language, 40 percent of the population speaks Quechua. Ninety percent of Ecuador’s population is Roman Catholic. A small minority follows other Christian
traditions. Popular dishes in Ecuador include arroz con pollo (fried chicken with rice), llapingachos (cheese and potato cakes) and empanadas (pastries filled with
meat or cheese). Fútbol, or soccer, is the favorite sport in Ecuador. Volleyball and basketball are also very popular.
