This native Cameroon village is made of clay by artisan Alphonse Yenji (pronounced Yen-i). The clay is shaped, fired in a kiln, cooled, and then dipped into a dye from boiled eucalyptus tree bark to make the bronze patina.
The 10 pieces include: Mary, Joseph, Jesus in a manger, three wise men, two camels, one shepherd, and one sheep. The tallest figures are 8 inches high.
Alphonse Yenji is sponsored by the Presbyterian Handicraft Centre, known as Prescraft, a nonprofit organization that supports local craftspeople. Prescraft provides employment for close to 800 artisans, 40 percent of whom are women.
Name: Small Clay Nativity
Artist: Alphonse Yenji (pronounced Yen-i)
Country: Cameroon
Material: Clay
Height: 8"
Number of Pieces: 10
Mary, Joseph, Jesus, 3 magi, 2 camels, 1 shepherd, 1 sheep
Acquired: 2000
Artist: Alphonse Yenji (pronounced Yen-i)
Country: Cameroon
Material: Clay
Height: 8"
Number of Pieces: 10
Mary, Joseph, Jesus, 3 magi, 2 camels, 1 shepherd, 1 sheep
Acquired: 2000
I have this set. My aunt had it years ago and I inherited it. I would like to get more figurines. How much does this cost?
I have a Noah’s Ark collection made by Alphonse Yenji. The little house on the ark was shattered and I’m trying to commission him to craft another one if he would be so kind. I don’t know how to contact him to request this. We love his work and are crestfallen that this accident happened.
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