Description
This Kastlunger Italian hand-carved, hand-painted Shepherd pulling ram is perfectly balanced so that the shepherd leaning back on his cane gives the appearance that he is pulling the ram with all his might! Introduced in 2002. Set of 2.
Each piece of this exquisite Nativity has been handcarved and handpainted in the LEPI workshops in Italy after the original models made by the master woodcarver Harald Kastlunger. This expressive Nativity is not only an heirloom, but a magnificent work of art! This 5.25 inch scale (13 cm) Nativity creche set is handcarved from Alpine Maple, which is indigenous to the Groden Valley and is used for all LEPI woodcarvings. The wood is dried naturally for two years, then kiln dried for two weeks, reducing the wood to a moisture content of 8-12%. This enables the carvings to be in families for generations without any cracking or damage to the wood. Purchases of any LEPI woodcarvings are viewed as family heirlooms and are passes from generation to generation.
