This nativity was made using many different natural fibers including palm and moor straw, banana and maize leaves, loofah, coco palm, damahua, allo fiber and starred anise. Artisans cut various shapes from these fibers and weave them together and onto a woven palm straw circle.
Name: Natural Fiber Nativity
Artist: Unknown
Country: Ecuador
Material: Other
Height: 7"
Depth: 6"
Number of Pieces: 1
Jesus, Mary, Joseph, ox, donkey
Acquired: 2015
Artist: Unknown
Country: Ecuador
Material: Other
Height: 7"
Depth: 6"
Number of Pieces: 1
Jesus, Mary, Joseph, ox, donkey
Acquired: 2015