DepartmentLatin America

Nacimiento

NameNativity

DateCA 1960, STAFF

Place madeChiapas, MEXICO, NORTH AMERICA

MediumWax, cloth

DimensionsOverall: 7 1/16 x 2 3/8 x 1 9/16 in. (18 x 6 x 4 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, Gift of the Girard Foundation Collection, A.1979.6.255V

Object numberA.1979.6.255V

Description14 pieces for a nativity. The pieces are mold made, wax dolls on wood bases. They have painted faces and wear cloth clothing. The pieces are of Mary, Joseph, infant in straw basket, angel, 6 men, and 4 women. People have animals, articles to sell, and baskets of food.