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Send to a friend10-piece Nativity Scene Hand-carved Wood from Guatemala, "Holy Gifts"
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Delivery EstimateWith this inspiring nativity scene Jose Canil Ramos preserves a tradition that began in Guatemala on Christmas of 1649. Back then, Holy Brother Pedro de Betancourt set up a nativity scene he had brought with him from the Canary Islands in Tenerife. In Canil's original version, the Three Wise Men bring a pineapple, a watermelon and a chicken as gifts from Guatemala. Ramos carves each figurine by hand from pinewood that was weathered and dried during the summer months. The characters' florid robes are painted by hand, and they stand on brown wood bases. Archangel Gabriel's wings are detachable. Including the bed, ox and donkey, this nativity set features 10 pieces.
- 0.90 kgs
- 2.0 lbs
- Largest piece: 25 cm H x 11 cm W x 5.5 cm D
- Largest piece: 9.75" H x 4.3" W x 2.2" D
- Smallest piece: 6 cm H x 3 cm W x 2.3 cm D
- Smallest piece: 2.4" H x 1.2" W x 0.9" D
- Pinewood
- Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
- Made in Guatemala.
- Certified and shipped by our office in Guatemala
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- Free Gift Wrap? No
- Premium Gift Wrap? Yes
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Sonia LR
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04/07/2022
"Love Canil Ramos nativities"
This is my second purchase from this artist. The pieces are very detailed. Love the colors.
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Floyd
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02/15/2019
"A Cherished heirloom"
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Gennifer
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12/01/2018
"Love love love"
Love love loveLove love love your work I have 15 pieces that you have made ...and I get so excited to see what you?ll make next ?? Everyone that visits me fall in love with you work...I absolutely love your creations and I know your dad would be so proud ...God Bless you Jose and your mother
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Rodney
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02/29/2024
"Beautiful Angel !"
Another beautiful piece by skilled artist Jose Canil Ramos ! Thank you !
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Shannon
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02/20/2024
"Absolutely gorgeous"
Beautiful parrot mask, exactly as I hoped it would be. I love it.
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SPR
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07/25/2023
"This is s family heirloom now!"
Beautiful rendition of archangel Raphael. We wanted extra protection this year with do many family members having illness. We were able to generate strength and peace having this special image carved by the talented hand of Jose Ramos. The colors are very vibrant and the gold tones make this image pop out. So many family and friends now ask us to place special prayers under this sculpture and we think it is a blessing to have in our home.
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- Decorative and spiritual
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Confronting Adversity
Jose suffers from a rare facial nerve paralysis and is currently treating the condition with physical therapy.
Preserving Traditions
Jose is a very talented wood carver. He first learned when he was just ten years old from his father. This art has been passed down for generations and Jose plans to continue the tradition and teach his son how to carve.
Microcredit Financing
Jose Canil Ramos has received 7 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $250 and the most recent for $2100. Proceeds were used to invest in wood, saws, paints, and sandpaper for production.
Moving On Up
Jose's work helps generate employment opportunities for those in his community. With the sales from NOVICA, he can employ other artisans and help change the lives of his workers.
Job Creator
Jose hires several people in his community which provides them with a stable income for supporting their families.
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