Cacao Pod and Masapán Nativity Scene from Ecuador

Both chocolate and Masapán (a traditional craft of bread sculpture made using maize) are traditional products of Ecuador. This Ecuadorian nativity scene features Masapán figures, a Cacao pod shelter and a star made from Star Anise. Nativity scene is hand made in Ecuador by Rosa Inez, her family, and a team of local women from the community of Calderon, Ecuador.  They incorporate both masapán and found objects to create brghtly colored and whimsical nativities.

Nativity scene measures approximately 3 inches wide and 4 inches tall, however some variation is common as the nativity is handmade. 

This Nativity scene was acquired through a Fair Trade organization. Fair Trade pays impoverished artisans a fair price for their work. Fair Trade puts people first, not profits.

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