NATIVITIES FOR SALE — AFRICA — MALAWI VILLAGE NATIVITY (GROUP 2)
These Nativity figures are hand-carved from a hard wood called Afromosia, which has a very beautiful grain. The wood color varies naturally from medium to dark brown. These 7 figures are: an angel, a shepherd with staff, three wise men with gifts, a hippo, and a zebra. The wise men stand 5.75 inches tall.
These 7 figures comprise Group 2 of the full Nativity set. Group 1 contains the other 11 pieces of the Nativity and is sold separately.
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.
$140. Please click here for purchasing instructions.
These 7 figures comprise Group 2 of the full Nativity set. Group 1 contains the other 11 pieces of the Nativity and is sold separately.
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.
$140. Please click here for purchasing instructions.