By Janice
For past two years have hosted a Nativity Open House with depictions from many countries/cultures. I especially like the cultural reference of the hat shop below. Just as many of us learn the story of room made for the Holy Family in the animals shelter, this shows room made for the birth and adoration of Jesus where a family makes their livelihood.
By Doug
The craftsmanship was excellent and this was a nice addition to a miniature nativity collection that grows each year.
By Marnie
As I unwrapped each of these six adorable ceramic figures I kept saying oh, this is so cute! The ceramic figures are cute and adorable, and I am so glad I purchased this nativity scene from this artisan. I love the Mary and Joseph and the baby Jesus and the 3 animals that are there to adore him (a white sheep, brown deer and black and white spotted cow). The ceramic pieces are very well made and painted extremely well. I just cant tell you how much I love this In the Stable nativity scene and I believe you will enjoy it as much as I do. Thank you to Mrs. Davila for creating this and an early Merry Christmas to her!
"Over the years, I perfected my abilities and became a master retablo craftsman. In some, I depict Biblical scenes and, in others, everyday life in the Andes."
Alejandro Chavez was born in Lima in 1956. He specializes in creating retablos, a kind of reverent diorama-altar typical of the Ayacucho region of... read more
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