I have been making abstract nativity sets for many years, selling them through galleries around the United States such as the Museum of Contemporary Craft and Velvet da Vinci Gallery. The nativity set was always one of my favorite decorations to come out of storage each year, and I love being able to design more contemporary sets for other people and families who, like me, like to celebrate the holiday season in non-traditional ways.
This 10 piece set is made of wood and a few mixed media items. Included are Jesus in manger, Mary, Joseph, three wise men bearing gifts, an angel, and two animals. The star tree is 5.5 inches tall.
I make my nativity sets entirely from used or scrap wood and found objects. The white parts are painted with a rubberized paint that is very durable and can withstand a fair amount of handling. The wood parts are walnut which has been sealed with a clear coating of the same rubberized paint. The baby Jesus figure has a walnut body, and artificial pearl head. It rests on a gold colored "manger." The angel's wings are made from wood letterpress and have a natural staining of ink from years of use.
Each piece is signed and dated on the bottom. This is a one of a kind set.
While I hope that this set will become a cherished item in your family for many years, I strongly recommend that you keep this set out of the reach of curious little hands and mouths. I know how much I loved to play with my grandmother's nativity set as a child, so please make sure young children are always supervised. Thanks!!
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