creative nativity scenes

Francis Agbete honors the birth of Christ through his incomparable sculpture art. Working with teak wood, the Ghanaian artisan sculpts a 14-piece nativity scene that includes Mary and Joseph kneeling next to an angel, followed by a camel and a shepherd standing up. A donkey lies down in front of the hut, and on the other side are the three Wise Kings with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. Three sheep guard the manger where the Baby Jesus peacefully sleeps.

Thomas Kumah Nedjoh celebrates the birth of Jesus with this uniquely African nativity scene, featuring 14 pieces. Accompanied by shepherds and farm animals, the Holy Family receives the visit of the three Wise Men, regarded as kings. From right to left, the first king bears a stool throne as symbol of Jesus' majesty, the second king proffers a gourd filled with gold, and the third king brings a state sword for oath-swearing. The gentleman bearing a staff with a star is the spokesperson for the kings. Nedjoh carves each ofram wood piece by hand with sublime detail to create a moving and endearing scene.

Members of the Aguilar Artisan Workshop in Oaxaca, Mexico create a lovely 11-piece ceramic nativity scene. Each figurine is shaped by hand into a ringing bell, and colorfully hand-painted in exquisite detail with white floral motifs on the natural clay colored bell. The set includes Mary, Joseph, Baby Jesus, The Three Wise Men, an angel, a shepherd holding a lamb, a woman bringing food, a cow, and a sheep. An heirloom quality set to display year-round. Given the handcrafted nature, please expect variations making each set unique.

Members of the Aguilar Artisan Workshop in Oaxaca, Mexico create a lovely 11-piece ceramic nativity scene. Each figurine is shaped by hand into a ringing bell, and colorfully hand-painted in exquisite detail with white floral motifs on the natural clay colored bell. The set includes Mary, Joseph, Baby Jesus, The Three Wise Men, an angel, a shepherd holding a lamb, a woman bringing food, a cow, and a sheep. An heirloom quality set to display year-round. Given the handcrafted nature, please expect variations making each set unique.