Nativity Scene
Ceramic nativity scene, 'The Shepherds' Christmas'
Rich earthy colors, the hue of Andean soil, characterize this ceramic sculpture by Feriberto Aylas. The artist focuses on the eyes of each witness to the miraculous birth and even the llama looks on attentively.
Merchant: NOVICA
Ceramic nativity scene, 'A Wonderful Christmas'
Wearing traditional Andean dress, Mary and Joseph end their quest for shelter in the highlands of Peru. Dionisio Rojas crafts a New World creche where strong stone walls provide shelter from winter winds.
Merchant: NOVICA
Ceramic figurine, 'Christmas in Cactus'
Prickly pear cactus shelters the Holy Family in this delightful ceramic figurine. An angel hovers above them and llamas kneel beside the straw filled manger. Carmen Rosa Soto creates a nativity scene with an Andean theme.
Merchant: NOVICA
Retablo, 'Christmas Angel'
This delightful box with bright red flowers holds a Christmas surprise. The doors open to reveal a nativity scene in three dimensions. Raul Ulloa crafts a traditional retablo (diorama) in the regional style of Ayacucho.
Merchant: NOVICA
Stone nativity scene, 'Birth in Huamanga' (set of 9)
Pristine huamanga stone lends its translucent purity to the first Christmas. Juan Licas Coronado sculpts Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus in the manger, detailing the folds of their garments and their serene features.
Merchant: NOVICA
Ceramic nativity scene, 'Baby Jesus and Company' (set of 8)
Baby Jesus rejoices in the company He keeps, which include Joseph and Mary, as well as the Three Wise Men. They are dressed in traditional Andean costume. Marcial Quispe crafts each ceramic figurine and brings them to life as he paints them by hand.
Merchant: NOVICA