World Nativity Traditions
Title
Preview
Creation Date
1990s
Medium
cork
Exhibition Label
Carved from the soft and worm-eaten wood of the cork tree, this set has placed the nativity between angel and devil, between good and evil—the never-ending drama of human history. It leaves uninjured neither children nor the unknown artisans, palsied people, of this uncouth but moving creation.
Description
Pieces hand-carved from cork and made in Mexico. Figures depict infant Jesus, Mary, Joseph, three Kings or Magi, one angel, and several animals. Exhibition label originally written by Fr. Johann G. Roten, S.M. for exhibit entitled "At The Manger: No Place Like Home" held at Roesch Library, University of Dayton.
Rights
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Keywords
crèches, nativity scenes, nativities, At the Manger, figurines, Jesus Christ, wood carvings, wood sculpture, Mexico
