The Nativity of the Pauper Pavel Korber (1862-1925) These cutout nativities of 165 pieces by Pavel Korber were published in 1933 by...

Alvin Strong shares his favorite Nativity Jesus is from my tribe One of my favorite creche ‘stories’ comes from a ‘Friends of the Creche’...

Candle Snuffers Gill Tilley – Wales These handmade ceramic characters, from witch to warrior, provide a touch of whimsy. They also raise...

Photos by James Johnston and Nora Allen/Video Explanation Link to YouTube,. Ann Persensky narrator YouTube Link:...

In Praise of Mothering Taller Elmilagio This nativity representation emphasizes contrast and similarity. The two dominant mother figures...

Tattoos Prescraft Cameroon Churches have been instrumental in promoting art and handicrafts in Africa and elsewhere. This set of...

A Lava Nativity (2 of 2) Giusy Toscano Toscano lives in Rome but is Sicilian of origin. The village of her family lies at the foot of...

Challenge of Inculturation Ano Mbuta in Kinshasa Congo (Democratic Republic) The figures of this set, made of Lifaki wood, are of...

Paradise Lost? Sidney Matias This nativity set shows the two faces of the same reality. It presents the life of the Xingu tribe settled...

Thosaganth and Rama (Bangkok Dolls) Khunying Tongkorn Chandavimol In the classical dance drama of Thailand, Thosagantyh, the demon king,...

Jesus in a Box Hermine Arbeitshuber Hermine Arbeitshuber built this crèche for The Marian Library Collection. It represents a specific...

Ultimate Frontier Artist: Jenny Miller This is a typical Australian nativity set suggesting the harsh sun of the outback and the...

In the Shadow of the Onion Domes Russian Artists' Cooperative – Linden Wood Crushed by the bulky prominence of the five onion domes? Or...

Rarified Beauty Artist unknown There was a time, long ago for some but not so long ago for others, when religion marked a clear...

Hands and Feet A. Jimenez Clay This sturdy and earth-bound Nativity offers an overall impression of solid foundation, stability, and...

Tree Ballet Paula Cuellar of Personitas de Colección (Bogotá) Paula Cuellar of Personitas de Colección (Bogotá) creates magic with...

Still Coming Gracia Kuchaczuk (in the style of Arte Isleño) – Argentina/Mesopotamia Attentive observation suggests that representations...

The Ladder Patmore One of the finest bead-and-wire artisan in Zimbabwe, Patmore was born in Chitungwiza, the city where bead and wire art...

Eyes, Eyes Walter Melendres These figures from Jesús de Machaca (Bolivia) are affectionately called “Tilinchos,” meaning “small” in...

The following Nativity is displayed in a unique permanent setting created by Marian Library Crèche Collection volunteers. The descriptive...