Hand-Painted Papier Mache Wise Man Ornament from Armenia, "A Wise Man"

After the birth of Jesus, a wise man came from far away to pay respect and honor the miracle God had given to the world. Depicted as a serene gentleman carrying a special gift for baby Jesus, the wise man dangles from a natural fiber cord in this papier mache ornament by Armenian artisan Rima Petrosyan, who paints the piece by hand for a magical look.