NATIVITIES FOR SALE — AFRICA — MALAWI ONE-PIECE NATIVITY
This Nativity is hand-carved from one piece of a hard wood called Afromosia, which has a very beautiful grain. The scene depicts the Holy Family under a hut and tall trees. The Family is joined by four African animals: a rhino, a cheetah, a zebra, and a giraffe. The scene measures 11.75 inches tall by 11.25 inches wide.
The scene is carved by Van Nyasulu from Nkhata-Bay, Malawi. Van’s father is Symon Nyasulu, a renowned carver who started carving in the early 1970s. Symon started teaching his son to carve from the age of 6 until 14 when Symon passed away. After Symon’s death, Van developed a great desire to learn more about wood carving on his own, making this his full-time work ever since.
$195. Please click here for purchasing instructions. Special order.
The scene is carved by Van Nyasulu from Nkhata-Bay, Malawi. Van’s father is Symon Nyasulu, a renowned carver who started carving in the early 1970s. Symon started teaching his son to carve from the age of 6 until 14 when Symon passed away. After Symon’s death, Van developed a great desire to learn more about wood carving on his own, making this his full-time work ever since.
$195. Please click here for purchasing instructions. Special order.