Sapphira - 5" Scale Fontanini Nativity Shepherd Woman 54138

Fontanini shepherd woman Sapphira stands with her lips pursed and a deep in thought expression on her face. Her cloak is beautifully draped around her as she leans on her shepherd's crook.

How does Sapphira fit into my 5" FONTANINI nativity display?

Sapphira is one of a number of shepherds who gathered with the flocks after they received the angelic message of the birth of the Christ Child.  Though depicted as humble farm folk, they were chosen by God to witness this miraculous event.

How should I display shepherd Sapphira in my nativity scene?

There are several ways to include Sapphira in your display.  One might be as part of a herding scene in a nearby field, using an assortment of sheep and other FONTANINI animals.  Another, included as a gathering of shepherds near the manger scene.   

Fontanini Nativity figures are made in Italy and are richly detailed and hand-painted in an old-world palette for authenticity and enduring beauty. The figures are handcrafted from a specially formatted polymer that is resistant to chipping and breaking.

Introduced by the house of Fontanini in 2026. 54138 Sapphira is sized for a 5" Fontanini nativity scene.