OUR COLLECTION — ASIA — THAILAND 477. METAL ETHNIC NATIVITY
This Nativity scene is made by a group co-op of 400 Thai ethnic minorities spread out in several mountain villages in Chiang Mai province in Northern Thailand, near the Burma border.
The central piece in this set depicts the Holy Family in front of a colorful backdrop of plastic beads. A second piece depicts a Thai shepherd with goat next to a coconut tree. The third piece depicts three Thai wise men with gifts. All figures are dressed in traditional Thai clothing. The pieces are hand-formed in valuable nickel, brass, and copper metals. The metal is stamped with unique designs and details. The Holy Family piece measures 3.25 inches tall by 3.5 inches wide.
The Thai group co-op owns all aspects of their business, which allows them to keep their families intact in this isolated area with sufficient employment. Profits are used for buildings and road infrastructure and to provide education for the youth.
The central piece in this set depicts the Holy Family in front of a colorful backdrop of plastic beads. A second piece depicts a Thai shepherd with goat next to a coconut tree. The third piece depicts three Thai wise men with gifts. All figures are dressed in traditional Thai clothing. The pieces are hand-formed in valuable nickel, brass, and copper metals. The metal is stamped with unique designs and details. The Holy Family piece measures 3.25 inches tall by 3.5 inches wide.
The Thai group co-op owns all aspects of their business, which allows them to keep their families intact in this isolated area with sufficient employment. Profits are used for buildings and road infrastructure and to provide education for the youth.