OUR COLLECTION — AFRICA — ZIMBABWE 207. NATURAL WOOD NATIVITY
This Nativity set from Zimbabwe was made by John Chonyoni. He lives in a rural area near Rusape, about 200 miles from Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe. John’s entire family is involved in making the pieces: chopping the jacaranda tree, carving, sanding, etc.
The set includes nine pieces hand-carved from Jacaranda wood: Joseph, Mary, baby Jesus in a manger, three wise men, and three shepherds each holding a lamb. The set is unstained. The jacaranda tree is famous for its grain, quality, and beautiful purple flower when in bloom. Each figure is 10.5 inches tall.
The set includes nine pieces hand-carved from Jacaranda wood: Joseph, Mary, baby Jesus in a manger, three wise men, and three shepherds each holding a lamb. The set is unstained. The jacaranda tree is famous for its grain, quality, and beautiful purple flower when in bloom. Each figure is 10.5 inches tall.