Vintage Peruvian Clay Nativity Figures Holy Family Andean Folk Art Statues Pair

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View Vintage Peruvian Clay Nativity Figures Holy Family Andean Folk Art Statues Pair with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Featuring an elegantly elongated, modernist silhouette, the set depicts Saint Joseph holding a shepherd's crook alongside the Virgin Mary lovingly cradling the Christ Child. Cradled in her arms, the Christ Child is snuggled in a cozy tunic wearing a traditional knitchullo earflap hat. Overview  Celebrate the season or adorn a year-round sacred display with this striking vintage pair of hand-sculpted Peruvian clay Nativity figures. Featuring an elegantly elongated, modernist silhouette, the set depicts Saint Joseph holding a shepherd's crook alongside the Virgin Mary lovingly cradling the Christ Child. Painted in warm, natural terracotta red, ochre yellow, and cream slip glazes, these statues combine spiritual reverence with authentic Andean artisan charm, serving as an exceptional accent for Southwestern, Boho, Rustic Ranch, or Global Christmas holiday decor. Cultural & Artistic Background  Handmade in the highland ceramic traditions of Peru, this retablo-style Nativity set uniquely weaves traditional Christian iconography with regional Andean heritage. Joseph wears a draped mantle and headdress while holding a traveling staff, while Mary is adorned in a classic brimmed felt hat. Cradled in her arms, the Christ Child is snuggled in a cozy tunic wearing a traditional knit  chullo  earflap hat. Imported during the mid-to-late 20th century by Eleanor Menzie Imports, pieces like this highlight the rich fusion of Indigenous South American craft and devotional folk art. Condition & Surface Character  • Excellent vintage structural condition with no cracks, chips, or broken elements across either figure. • Matte hand-painted slip surface displaying light, age-appropriate handling wear and soft scuffing along high contours. • Hollow terracotta interior with wide, stable bases that rest evenly on flat surfaces. • Original importer label ("HAND MADE IN PERU Eleanor Menzie Imports SANTA PAULA, CA") preserved inside the base. Dimensions & Weight  • Height: 11.5 inches • Width/Diameter: 4.0 inches • Depth: 3.5 inches Category: Collectibles › Cultures & Ethnicities › Latin American › Mexico › Folk Art.

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Ownership History Not Available

Country of Origin

United States

Handmade

Yes

Modified Item

No