Shepherd with sheep in arms terracotta, 12 cm Neapolitan nativity
Shepherd with sheep in arms terracotta, 12 cm Neapolitan nativity.
This terracotta nativity statue depicts a shepherd carrying two sheep in his hands while walking. Made by nativity craftsmen from Naples, Italy, the capital of the nativity scene tradition. This statue is the result of a long artisan production process where it is hand finished in every detail. It is modeled out of terracotta, then painted and covered by hand with fabric. The limited availability of fabrics and colors makes each n...
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Shepherd with sheep in arms terracotta, 12 cm Neapolitan nativity.
This terracotta nativity statue depicts a shepherd carrying two sheep in his hands while walking. Made by nativity craftsmen from Naples, Italy, the capital of the nativity scene tradition. This statue is the result of a long artisan production process where it is hand finished in every detail. It is modeled out of terracotta, then painted and covered by hand with fabric. The limited availability of fabrics and colors makes each nativity figure unique. Suitable for 12 cm nativity sets, this statue has a real height of 11.5 cm.
