Description
Nativity scene handmade in Ukraine set keeps alive the ancient tradition of the Ukrainian nativity play. A blend of natural materials are hand molded, baked. sanded, glazed, and decoratively painted to form this nativity display.
Ukraine has a rich history of the nativity play. Illiterate parishioners would sculpt nativity figures to narrated the biblical story of the birth of Jesus. As towns began to grow, nativity scene would be displayed in front of the church. Even further, parishioners arranged nativity performances with the use of bright costumes, puppet theater and songs to tell about the birth of Jesus.
Handmade in Ukraine and certified environmentally responsible by the certification of Ukrainian public organization Living Planet.
The tallest figure measures 6 inches high. Nativity includes the holy family, two angels, wisemen, ox, donkey, two sheep (three are shown in photo but there are only two in the set - new photo coming soon!), three shepherds / townspeople.
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Additional Information
Scale: |
6 inch (15 cm) |
Introduction: |
New for 2022 |
Material(s): |
Natural Materials |
