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Nativities
From Around The World
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![In Ibadan, Nigeria, Olapade Adeyemo carves nativity figures from the wood of the thorny silk cotton tree, harvested from the forest. Taught to carve by his father, Olapade now passes on the skill to his children, and includes the whole family in the creative process to the extent that one of them has now set up his own retail shop. "This work has been part of our cultural heritage …[it] has been our family's source of livelihood," says Olapade. "The work has provided security for me, my wife and our children and sometimes even the extended family."](../Images/1403000thumb.jpg)
Materials Used, Wood,
Softwoods Pine, Fir |
1403000
Nativity in Stable Thornwood
Part of the charm of this nativity is that it shows a traditional
carving style where the eyes and nostrils are accentuated.
Made in Nigeria |
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Brown
and Tan, Pine, Fir
31.35 oz. Weight
5" L x 8" W x 6" H |
Sold Out $55.00
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Materials Used, Stone
and Pottery, Soapstone and Kisii |
4101880
Nativity Standing Plaque Kisii
Jambo! is a traditional Kiswahili greeting. English and Kiswahili are
Kenya’s official languages. Tropical fruits like pineapples, mangoes,
oranges, bananas and papaya are abundantly available in Kenya.
Made in Kenya |
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Gray,
Kisii Stone
67.05 oz. Weight
2" L x 7" W x 7" H |
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Materials Used, Wood,
Softwoods Pine and Fir |
5000180
Nativity Painted Pine Set of 18
Sri Lanka, whose name means "resplendent land," is a tropical island
nation just 20 miles off the southern coast of India.
Made in Sri Lanka |
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Multi
Colored,
Pine and Fir Wood
17.5 oz. Weight
4" H Tallest Figure
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Materials Used,
Consumables, Plant Shells, Coconuts |
6100470
Nativity Ornament Retablo Etched Gourd
Retablos, or image boxes, were originally brought to Peru from Spain,
and portrayed scenes of faith and daily life. These retablos join this
centuries-long art form. Tiny figurines are hand molded from plaster
paste. "Boxes" vary from whitewashed wood to dried out gourds or
delicately emptied eggshells - each one covered with intricate,
colorful freehand designs.
Made in Peru |
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Red Multi
Colored,
Etched Gourd
1.5 oz. Weight
2.5" D x 4" H
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Materials Used, Stone
and Pottery, Ceramics and Porcelain |
6100480
Nativity In Fence Painted Terra Cotta
Peru's population has varied ethnic representation. Nearly 54 percent
of the people are descendants of the Incan Empire. Thirty-two percent
are mestizo, with mixed European and indigenous heritage while 12
percent are of Spanish descent.
Made in Peru |
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Brown,
Green, Multi
Colored, Terra Cotta
9.6 oz. Weight
4.5" L x 3" W x 2.5" H
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Materials Used, Stone
and Pottery, Ceramics and Porcelain |
6100490
Nativity In Clay Tocto Pot Ceramic
This nativity sits in a holder modeled after a clay pot, known as a
tocto, traditionally used for roasting corn. Samuel Huaman, who
created this design, was inspired by his grandfather who created
toctos for sale in the local market.
Made in Peru |
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Red,
Black, Multi Colored, Ceramic
4.3 oz. Weight
2.5" D x 2" H
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![In Ibadan, Nigeria, Olapade Adeyemo carves nativity figures from the wood of the thorny silk cotton tree, harvested from the forest. Taught to carve by his father, Olapade now passes on the skill to his children, and includes the whole family in the creative process to the extent that one of them has now set up his own retail shop. "This work has been part of our cultural heritage …[it] has been our family's source of livelihood," says Olapade. "The work has provided security for me, my wife and our children and sometimes even the extended family."](../Images/1403000.jpg)
