Nativity Bas-Relief Carved from Tree
Nativity Bas-Relief Carved from Tree
Nativity Bas-Relief Carved from Tree
Nativity Bas-Relief Carved from Tree

Nativity Bas-Relief Carved from Tree


Collection

Jean Mikeska Collection


Identifier

M1077


Artist

Unknown


Description

A nativity bas-relief carved out of a tree and colored with paint. The nativity depicts Mary and Joseph sitting next to baby Jesus in the manger with an angel, a shepherd, multiple animals and a shooting star also present in the scene.


Medium

Wood

Width

18in

Height

10in

Length

4.5in

Where Made (Region)

Arrasola, Oaxaca

Where Made (Country)

Mexico

Related place

Mexico

Name of Donor

Jean Mikeska