Nativity Set. Philippines

Item

Identifier: SEP 1993 #21 M127

Scope and Contents

NOTE: made of stiffened (fabric mache') burlap, probably over a paper or tagboard base, belts and cords are burlap string, staves are wire wrapped with burlap cord
M127: Christchild in manger, 4¾" x 2¾" x 2" high
M128: Mary, 6¾" high
M129: Joseph, 6 5/8" high, staff in right hand
M130: Shepherd #1, 6¾" high, staff in right hand, blanket over right shoulder, shoulder bag
M131: Shepherd #2, 6 7/8" high, staff in right hand, blanket over right shoulder, shoulder bag
M132-M134: three reclining sheep, 2½" to 2¾" high
M135: Wise Man #1, 7" high, holding a bag
M136: Wise Man #2, 7 1/8" high, holding a flask
M137: Wise Man #3, 6 ¾" high, holding a cylindrical object
M138: small display sign, "The Phillippines [sic.]"