This modernist Holy Family was made by hand in the Minho region of Portugal. The type of figurines used to depict the Holy Family are know as Minhoto, after the region of origin. They are carved out of solid wood and hand painted using regional Christmas motives. The figurines are created individually and then mounted onto the wood platform.
Name: Modernist Holy Family
Artist: Unknown
Country: Portugal
Material: Paint, Wood
Height: 4-5"
Width: 8"
Depth: 6"
Number of Pieces: 1
Jesus, Mary, Joseph, tree
Acquired: 2017
Artist: Unknown
Country: Portugal
Material: Paint, Wood
Height: 4-5"
Width: 8"
Depth: 6"
Number of Pieces: 1
Jesus, Mary, Joseph, tree
Acquired: 2017