Terracotta Nativity

Our Terracotta Nativity Scene contains Mary, Joseph, Baby Jesus, 3 animals, and an angel. All the figures are affixed so that nothing can get lost! Handmade by Chenaulta. Each piece is handcrafted, so no two are alike. A wonderful holiday gift.

• 6"W x 5"H Terracotta
  
• Many Hearts Story Card included

Little bit behind the making...

Our lovely terracotta pieces are made from the riverbed clay of the Chenautla area of Guatemala. Families sculpt each piece by hand, dry it in the sun, paint it with a red clay slip, polish it, and then finally fire it. The firing process involves placing the objects on a grate above a pine bark fire with a covering of grass for 2-3 hours. The occasional unique black spot can sometimes be found on the piece and is a tribute to this ancient firing process.