Ceramic Nacimiento (Nativity)  (18 pieces)
Ceramic Nacimiento (Nativity)  (18 pieces)
Ceramic Nacimiento (Nativity)  (18 pieces)
Ceramic Nacimiento (Nativity)  (18 pieces)

Ceramic Nacimiento (Nativity) (18 pieces)


Collection

Ed Jordan Collection


Identifier

JO58


Artist

Herón Martínez Mendoza


Description

An 18 piece nativity scene made of 16 clay figures, a clay shooting star connected to a clay base with a wire, and a wood manger. The figures include: a baby Jesus and a bed, a kneeling Joseph, a standing Mary with her arms out, three wisemen on horses, four sheep and a chicken, a shepherd with a lamb, a man holding a gift, two women with head dresses, and an unknown stand with 9 pointed legs. The measurements are for the wood manger.


Related Person
Medium

ceramic

Width

13.5in

Height

12.25in

Length

7.25in

Where Made (Region)

Acatlan, Puebla

Where Made (Country)

Mexico

Related place

Mexico

Name of Donor

Ed Jordan