Harp player in terracotta, 12 cm Neapolitan nativity

Harp player in terracotta, 12 cm Neapolitan nativity.
This nativity scene statue is made of terracotta and depicts a harp player holding the golden instrument. 100% made in Naples, the capital of the nativity tradition. The statue is first shaped out of terracotta, then painted and dressed in cloth. It is unique because it is completely handmade by expert craftsmen and thanks to the limited availability of fabrics and colors used. Adapted for a 12 cm nativity set, real height of the statue is 11.5 cm.