Description
Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? For we have seen his star in the East, and are come to worship him. Matthew 2:2
Star for the LEPI Kastlunger Nativity scene is painted with 24 kt. gold.
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. 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!
