This miniature Holy family was carved out of luminous alabaster. This kind of alabaster is mined in the Ayacucho region in the Peruvian highlands. Characteristic is that this alabaster can be pink or white. Both are used for this nativity.
Name: Alabaster Nativity
Artist: Intercrafts Peru is a nonprofit civic association promoting export sales of Peruvian handicrafts.
Country: Peru
Material: Stone: Stone
Height: 3"
Width: 2"
Depth: 1"
Number of Pieces: 1
Jesus, Mary, Joseph
Acquired: 1998
Artist: Intercrafts Peru is a nonprofit civic association promoting export sales of Peruvian handicrafts.
Country: Peru
Material: Stone: Stone
Height: 3"
Width: 2"
Depth: 1"
Number of Pieces: 1
Jesus, Mary, Joseph
Acquired: 1998