OUR COLLECTION — LATIN AMERICA — PERU 53. CLAY NATIVITY IN A HAND
This Holy Family is hand-shaped and hand-painted in Peru. A mountain backdrop is painted behind the figures. Behind the painted backdrop, the clay sculpture is the outline of a hand. This hand is approximately 5 inches wide.
The backside of the hand is painted to resemble the anatomy of a human hand. This detail represents the hand of God that watches over and protects the Holy Family.
The backside of the hand is painted to resemble the anatomy of a human hand. This detail represents the hand of God that watches over and protects the Holy Family.