Description: Hand-carved in White Alabaster PIEDRA DE HUAMANGA Nativity Huts(Also, see our hut nativities at "Vintage Miniature Hand Carved Stone Nativities eggs from Peru") UNIQUE AND WONDERFUL Hand-carved Nativities for CHRISTMAS! Peru is home to a white alabaster stone known as PIEDRA DE HUAMANGA. Piedra de Huamanga is a soft stone found only in quarries nearby the city of Huamanga, also known as Ayacuchio, Peru. Ayacuchio is one of the major handicraft centers of the Andes. Ranging from luminescent white to a subtle shade of pink, the beauty and texture of the huamanga stone is provided by its calcium carbonate crystals. Given its translucence and captivating appearance, this material has been used since colonial times as one of the most characteristic Ayacucho handicrafts. Piedra de Huamanga carvers carry on a centuries old tradition, dating back to Inca times, when artesanos were respected members of Inca Society. Our miniature PIEDRA DE HUAMANGA STONE NATIVITIES measure about 2½ inches tall (2" x 2" base) and yet amazingly, each has a meticulously carved full nativity scene within! The Sacred Family, the ox and the donkey are shaped in delicate miniatures and placed inside a safe and warm cave. A message of love and hope, this piece will make a fascinating and joyful present. As all of our products are individually hand crafted, therefore minor imperfections and slight variations in design from items depicted may be expected.
Price: 19 USD
Location: Glen Spey, New York
End Time: 2024-11-30T17:30:59.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Features: Vintage
Number of Items: 10
MPN: n/a
Handmade: Yes
Subject: hut
Collection: Nativity
Occasion: Christmas
Size: Small
Country/Region of Manufacture: Peru
Material: Stone
Brand: Unbranded
Color: White
Type: Nativity Scene
