$28.00
These tropical nativities are crafted in rural Kenya using banana leaves, wood, and wire.
Banana palms thrive in East Africa's warm climate, and this nativity scene unites the Christian icon with strong elements of Africa tradition. Measures 10"T x 5"D. Due to the handmade nature of this item, slight variation is expected. Fair trade.
About the Artisans:
In Nairobi's Banana Hill suburb, artisans utilize the fiber of banana palm trees, which grow prolifically in East Africa, to create whimsical gifts for local sale and export. Esther heads up a small group of talented individuals with a penchant for creating collectible works of folk art using this sustainable, all-natural medium.
$24.00
This serene sculpture, carved from African soapstone, is a beautiful portrayal of Joseph, Mary, and the Christ child.
This piece is carved from undyed, natural soapstone.
Size: 2.5"L x 2"W x 6.5"T. Due to the handmade nature of this item, slight variation is expected.
About the Artisans:
Soapstone is mined in Kisii county in southwestern Kenya. We work with three different artisan groups in and around Nairobi who carve, polish and paint the stone to create beautiful pieces.
$56.00
This African tabletop nativity scene is handcrafted in Zambia by artisan Chrispen. The scene is created from paper mache that is then colorfully painted by hand. Features 5 pieces - Baby Jesus, Mary, Joseph, and 2 lambs.
About the Artisan:
Chrispen is a creative Zambian artist who specializes in creative village scenes in papier-mâché. He crafts the scenes from wire, then layers recycled paper to achieve the final shape of the figure, before hand-painting each sculpture vibrant colors and patterns.
$44.00
Stringing thousands of lustrous glass beads onto wire forms, a Kenyna artisan creates a truly unique nativity scene. The set includes Mary holding baby Jesus, Joseph, and three wise men, all in a fabric-lined banana fiber storage box.
Sold as a set. Because these are handcrafted items, each will vary slightly.
Dimensions: Box: 6.75"L x 3.5"W x 3.5"H Figures: 1.75"L x 1.75"W x 4.5"H
Crafted from: Banana Fiber, fabric, beads, wire
Made in: Kenya
About the Artisans:
We met Wanduta at the Friday Market in Nairobi where his bright designs immediately caught our eye. Wanduta works almost exclusively with recycled pop cans and beads. His work, like his personality, is vibrant and joyful, and is work is 100% eco-friendly.
 
$22.00
Our simplified African nativity scene features the holy family, an angel, and a stable animal all hand crafted from banana fiber. The set is presented in a beautiful handcrafted banana fiber storage box which can also be utilized as part of the scene.
Measures 4" x 4" x 2." Due to the handmade nature of this item, slight variation is expected.
About the Artisans:
In Nairobi's Banana Hill suburb, artisans utilize the fiber of banana palm trees, which grow prolifically in East Africa, to create whimsical gifts for local sale and export. Esther heads up a small group of talented individuals with a penchant for creating collectible works of folk art using this sustainable, all-natural medium.
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$28.00
This sweet nativity scene, with its single door stable, is handcrafted from banana fiber, wire, corn husk and wood. Featuring Mary, Joseph, the infant Christ, a shepherd and animals, this scene will bright African style to your holiday decorations.
Artisans in Kenya and Uganda use the fiber of banana palm trees to create unique nativity collectibles. Size: [Stable] 4.5"L x 2.25"W x 7"T [Figures] 3-4"T.
About the Artisans:
In Nairobi's Banana Hill suburb, artisans utilize the fiber of banana palm trees, which grow prolifically in East Africa, to create whimsical gifts for local sale and export. Esther heads up a small group of talented individuals with a penchant for creating collectible works of folk art using this sustainable, all-natural medium.
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