African Nativity Scenes

Maasai nativity scene handmade in Nairobi, Kenya. Figures are crafted from wire, banana fiber and cloth. The Maasai people are an ethnic group in Southern Kenya and Northern Tanzania and their...

Three palm trees gently bend to shelter the holy family in this wonderful nativity set from Zimbabwe. The palm trees and base are made from metal, and the holy family figures are carved from...

Beautifully carved nativity scene from Zimbabwe uses the natural features of serpentine and springstone to create glossy and matte features in this nativity scene. Joseph measures 4 inches tall...

Made by Zimbabwe artist Luke Jimu, this artful and unique nativity scene from Zimbabwe is handmade from beautiful springstone and measures 6.5 inches tall. This nativity set was acquired through a...

Beautiful bead work makes this unique Nativity scene stand out. Hand made in Kenya, this Nativity feature 5 colorful figurines depicting the Nativity in beads and wire. The set also includes a banana...

Kenyan safari animals and bright cotton fabrics bring the enchantment of the African savannah to the nativity story. Kenyan artists beautifully recreate the nativity scene as imagined in the African...

The blessed family stands together under a colorful star in unique nativity from Kenya. May and Joseph both lovingly hold the infant Jesus. The nativity is approximately 6 inches tall. Hand-carved...

Lovely kitenge colors and etched detail make this an especially unique nativity scene. Handcarved in Kenya from lush soapstone includes the holy family and two animals. Joseph stands about 6 inches...

Wonderful hand-carved nativity scene from Madagascar stands approximately 5 inches tall and includes the holy family, three kings, angel, shepherd, two sheep, ox and donkey. Made by artisans in...

Fair Trade - A wonderfully handcrafted Nativity Scene. Made from natural materials in Uganda, Africa. Nativity set includes 4 round bases with scene on each to complete a nativity featuring Holy...

African nativity Handmade in Uganda from bark cloth. Bark cloth has been made in Uganda for centuries and is recognized by the UN (UNESCO) as part of Uganda's cultural heritage.   This African...

A unique and colorful African nativity scene is handmade in Uganda from kitenge fabric and natural materials. The nativity scene backdrop folds up to store the nativity pieces when not on display. A...

The figures in this nativity scene are handmade in Uganda from wire and Mutuba bark cloth, a traditional Ugandan fabric made from tree bark. Making barkcloth is an ancient Ugandan tradition, and the...

A unique and beautiful hand-made African 6 piece nativity scene crafted using the Raku pottery technique. Characterized by hand-molding, low-firing and removal from kiln while still hot, Raku...

A stunning fair trade, hand-made African 10 piece nativity scene crafted using the Raku pottery technique. Raku pottery has its origins in 16th Century Japan. Characterized by hand-molding,...

Fair Trade African nativity scene hand-carved from Musave wood of native Musave trees (Markhamia Lutea) in Rwanda, Africa. This 9 piece nativity set is a beautiful depiction of the celebration of...

African nativity scene carved in Rwanda from wood of the native Musave trees (Markhamia Lutea). Mary cradles the infant Jesus, Joseph stands with a staff and a sheep in nestled at their feet. This...

African nativity scene carved in Rwanda from wood of the native Musave trees (Markhamia Lutea). Also called the Nile tree, musave trees are a very sustainable source of wood as they are fast growing...

A fair trade and natural nativity set from Kenya. Smooth and lustrous soapstone is locally sourced and carved by artisans in southwest Kenyan to create this stately nativity. Each figure highlights...

This Zambian nativity is crafted from colorful batik fabrics and wire wrapped with yarn and sisal. These materials are all sourced from recycled scraps that would otherwise be discarded. Artists in...

Fair Trade African nativity scene hand-carved from Musave wood of native Musave trees (Markhamia Lutea) in Rwanda, Africa. This 9 piece nativity set is a beautiful depiction of the celebration of...

The regal costuming of the wisemen and the African animals make this a truly unique nativity set. The wisemen are represented by the real life kings of the nation of Lesotho. King Moshoeshoe I...

African sandalwood is used to carve this unique nativity set from Mozambique. The beautiful grain of the wood shines through and the infant Jesus is carved from a small piece of bone, making each...

Aromatic African sandalwood is used to carve this unique nativity from Mozambique. The beautiful grain of the wood shines through and the infant Jesus is carved from a small piece of bone, making...

This carved neem wood nativity set has a beautifully simple style that showcases the artist's carving and the natural character of the wood. Neem is a fast-growing tree well suited to Kenya's...

An African gourd is hollowed out and dried and turned into an enclosure for a banana fiber nativity scene. The three Magi and camels and a star are carved into the exterior of the gourd and then...

Joyful nativity scene made in Kenya from banana fiber, cloth and wire. We particularly like the trumpeting angel in this set.  Banana palm leaves are woven and dried to create the storage box, and...

Artful and serene, the heavenly pillars nativity scene is handcarved from beautifully lush soapstone. Each piece is carved from locally sourced soapstone. Some variation in coloration and carving...

The joy and spirit of Christmas is beautifully portrayed with our Fair Trade Tuko Pamoja Soapstone Nativity Scene from Kenya. "Tuko Pamoja" is a Swahili phrase that translates to "We Are Together"...

This fair trade nativity scene comes to us from rural Kenya, where banana palms provide a beautiful variegated natural fiber that Kenyan artisans sculpt into memorable Christmas nativity displays...

What a unique African nativity scene. A Calabash is carved, hollowed and dried and spotlights a wonderful Ugandan nativity made from kitenge cloth and natural materials. The Calabash can stand on its...

What a unique and colorful African nativity scene. Handmade in Uganda from kitenge fabric and natural materials, the holy family can stand on its own or be used as a hanging ornament. A variety of...

Fair trade unique nativity scene from Rwanda is hand-carved from Musave wood of native Musave trees (Markhamia Lutea) in Rwanda, Africa. This nativity hut depicts the Holy Family taking shelter in a...

The nativity has been interpreted in so many different ways throughout history. This rendition comes to us from rural Kenya, where banana palms provide a beautiful variegated natural fiber that...

The Maasai people are an ethnic group in Southern Kenya and Northern Tanzania and stand in as representations of the holy family in our Maasai nativity scene. Red checked patterns are typical in...

Vibrant nativity set shadowbox from Uganda is made from colorful kitenge fabric, bark cloth, wire, and papier-mâché. Each of these nativity sets features a different section of kitenge cloth so no...

Dried banana leaves are carefully woven and wrapped around wire to create this fair trade African nativity scene. Handmade in Democratic Republic of Congo and Fair Trade imported. Measures...

Fair trade nativity from eSwatini. This 5 piece sisal fiber nativity ornament set is handcrafted in eSwatini (formerly Swaziland) and acquired through a Fair Trade organization. Each figure measures...

Fair Trade - Hand carved and stained, this Holy Family Nativity is made from fast growing, sustainable Jacaranda wood in the nation of Uganda. Nativity measures approximately 8 inches tall...

Fair Trade - Hand-carved from Musave wood of native Musave trees (Markhamia Lutea) in Rwanda, Africa. This nativity hut depicts the Holy Family taking shelter in a traditional Rwandan home. Nativity...