Peruvian Ceramic Nativity Set, Hand Painted 8 Piece Christmas Creche

A hand painted ceramic nativity set from Peru, arranged as an eight piece Christmas creche with standing figures, the infant Christ, and resting animals. The tallest figure measures approximately 6 inches, giving the set enough presence for a mantel, sideboard, shelf, or holiday table. The figures carry the warmth of Peruvian folk craft: rounded forms, direct painted faces, soft regional dress details, and a vivid palette of red, ochre, blue, white, gray, black, and earth tones. Each piece has the slight irregularity expected from hand formed and hand painted ceramic work. In Peru, the nativity, or nacimiento, is the heart of Christmas, and folk versions carry local dress and detail alongside the traditional figures. This is a decorative set with a collected, handmade character rather than a mass produced seasonal finish. It works as Christmas decor, but also as a small folk art grouping with cultural and devotional weight. Details Origin: Peru Material: Hand painted ceramic Set includes: 8 separate pieces Sold as: One complete set Approximate size: Tallest figure measures 6 inches Palette: Red, ochre, blue, white, gray, black, and earth tones Use: Christmas nativity display, mantel decor, shelf styling, tabletop vignette Character: Handmade folk craft with visible variation in finish and form, consistent with hand painted ceramic Ships from: Taos, New Mexico Display and Styling Display the full set together on a mantel, console, bookshelf, or holiday table. The scale is compact but visible, making it suitable for smaller interiors, apartment holiday decor, or layered Christmas vignettes with candles, greenery, textiles, or carved wood objects. FAQ How many pieces are included? Eight separate ceramic pieces are included. How tall is the largest figure? The tallest figure measures approximately 6 inches. Is this handmade? Yes. The set shows hand painted surface work and handmade variation, with small differences in finish and form across the pieces. Where does it ship from? From Taos, New Mexico. Explore more handmade folk art in the Peru collection.