South American Nativity Scenes

A delicate miniature nativity scene housed in a small foldable triptych. Beautifully made in Peru, the nativity figures are painted plaster and the trifold manger scene can open and close. Measures 2 3/4 inches tall. See more nativity scenes from Peru,...

Any kitchen surely would feel more like a home with this cozy tea nativity scene. The holy family are featured with a teapot and tea leaves decorating the background. Nativity scene with teapot is one piece and measures 3.75 inches wide x 2.5 inches...

Joseph cradles the infant Jesus in his arms while mother Mary rests. A beautiful nativity scene depicting the love of family and a father's devotion. Three piece nativity scene includes Joseph holding Jesus, Mary resting, and a clay bed of hay. Fair...

If you are looking for a special nativity ornament, this is the one. Beautifully detailed nativity scene features Joseph playing a guitar while Mary rests with the infant Jesus.  Fair trade nativity scene from Peru is handmade from multicolored...

An artful nativity scene sure to be cherished for many Christmases to come. Mary cradles the infant Jesus in her arms and Joseph leans in lovingly and reverently to form the nativity display. Fair trade nativity scene from Peru is handmade from clay and...

Mary is wrapped in a red shawl with gold trim and Joseph is wrapped in an orange shawl and holds a gold staff. The infant Jesus is wrapped in a white swaddle with two cozy sheep nearby.  Cozy Sheep nativity set is Fair trade imported from Peru and...

Faithful friends nativity scene features a dog and cat keeping watch over the infant Jesus in this tender nativity display from Peru. Created by hand by ceramic artist Eduardo and his team in Arequipa, Peru. Fair trade. 1 inches tall. See more nativity...

The nativity scene as envisioned taking place in the woodlands of North America. The set includes Mary, Joseph, baby Jesus with a crib, a bear, a fox, a deer, an owl and a cardinal.  Created by hand by ceramic artist Eduardo and his team in...

A unique South American nativity set features the three wisemen journeying on llamas and white alpacas taking the place of the traditional manger animals. Handmade in Peru with the nativity figures dressed in traditional Peruvian clothing. Wisemen on...

A new favorite unique nativity scene here at YonderStar. The three wisemen journey on llamas to pay homage to the newborn infant Jesus. A starry night sky frames the backdrop of a Peruvian village scene. Llama nativity scene measures 7 inches long, 2...

A nativity scene uniquely displayed in an ear of corn. Corn is an ancient staple of the Peruvian diet and in this unique nativity scene, the holy family is housed inside the Peruvian mainstay. Maize nativity scene is made from painted terracotta and...

This nativity scene represents the hands of God. The Peruvian artist who made this nativity designed it to describes the protection and strength of the holy birth of Jesus. Fair trade hands of God nativity scene measures 3.8 inches long x 4.3 inches...

The Peruvian artisans call this the amigos nativity scene and we can certainly see why. It is so friendly and colorful! Made in Peru from local terracotta that is molded and painted in vibrant colors. The tallest figure measures about 3 3/4 inches high...

The birth of the infant Jesus is celebrated in Irish fashion with this Irish Blessing nativity scene. The iconic Cliffs of Moher are shown in the background as a man and woman with a harp are present to welcome the baby Jesus. A lowland sheep and a...

Peruvian nativity artists are inspired to show the birth of Jesus as being welcomed throughout the world. This Basque nativity scene represents the holy family wearing traditional Basque clothing and traditional Basque espadrilles and a Ezpeletako...

The holy family are portrayed with the La Sagrada Família Basilica as a backdrop in this Barcelona nativity scene. Also present to welcome the holy family is El Drac, the iconic Park Guell Dragon of Barcelona. Peruvian nativity...

The historic Basilica Cathedral of Arequipa and mountain known as El Misti form the backdrop of this Arequipa nativity scene from Peru. Rocoto peppers are an integral part of Arequipeñan cuisine and the artist of this nativity...

Many traditional Peruvian cultures consider the eagle a symbol of protection and wisdom. In this nativity set, we like to think the eagle may be seen as a symbol of God's protection over the holy family. This colorful nativity scene features Mary...

Artist Joan Miro was a Spanish artist and considered to one of the best artists of the 20th century. His style of bright colors, organic shapes, and symbols is incorporated into this unique, fair trade nativity scene.  Joan Miro style nativity...

Cinnamon bark, eucalyptus pods, masapán and star anise create this delightful nativity ornament from Ecuador. Nativity scene measures approximately 1.75 inches tall, however some variation is common as the nativity is handmade from natural...

Brightly colored poinsettia nativity scene is handmade by Rosa Inez of Calderon, Ecuador, her family, and a team of local women from her community.  Masapán is a traditional craft of Ecuador creating bread sculptures from a dough using maize...

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...

Nativity scene handmade in Ecuador from recycled and repurposed glass. Nativity scene includes the holy family, cow, donkey and wisemen with star. Hand made in Ecuador and fair trade imported. Nativity scene measures 3 inches high at the top of the...

Kings' Path Nativity Scene features the three wisemen on their journey to visit the infant Jesus. Space inside the nativity can hold a small candle or mini lights to light up the star over the holy family. (The clay nativity gets warm if using a candle...

Tuareg nativity scene is displayed in the desert with camels and a crescent moon overhead. Peruvian artists represent the nativity scene as portrayed all around the world. The Tuareg people are a Berber ethnic group and largely nomadic living...

Peruvian artists represent the nativity scene as portrayed all around the world. This nativity features the holy family clothed in traditional Japanese dress and a decorative pagoda in the background. Japanese nativity scene measures approximately...

Quinoa is a crop native to Peru and has been a sacred crop for thousands of years. Peruvian artists display this sacred crop behind the holy family in this fair trade quinoa nativity set from Peru. Quinoa nativity scene measures approximately 3.25...

Handmade by Peruvian artisans, this Bengal nativity set displays the holy family along with a Bengal tiger and an Asian elephant, animals native to India.  Bengal nativity scene measures approximately 3.25 inches wide by 2.75 inches tall...

The nativity scene is creatively reimagined in front of London's Westminster Abbey. Handmade by Peruvian artisans, this British themed nativity set features a unique combination of London themed elements, including Westminster Abbey, the Union Jack, and...

The Peruvian artist who designed this unique nativity set portrays the holy family within a traditional Peruvian reed canoe. Indigenous boat building methods would involve reeds and stripped bark secured to a light framework.  Nativity scene is...

Cuzco holy family nativity scene was created by master clay artist Magno Huassaca-Condori, originally from Ayacucho Peru. This nativity set displays the Holy Family in bright colors representing the traditional festive attire from Cuzco. Made from...

A tiny arctic nativity scene presented in a matchbox embellished with stars. Joseph stands about 1 inch high in this nativity scene. As there are no penguins in the arctic, we can assume this penguin journeyed a long way to visit the infant Jesus...

Expertly hand-crafted retablo nativity scene is made from painted wood, leather and plaster. Each side of the retablo is painted, and the interior nativity is detailed in regal jewel tones with a starry night sky displayed on the back wall. Retablo...

Unique nativity scene portrays the holy family on one side of the mountain and the wisemen on the other side, following the star to the infant Jesus. We just love this double sided feature of this mountainside nativity set! Another unique detail is the...

Traditional Peruvian pottery nativity scene features colorful figures dressed in traditional Peruvian clothing and designs. The three wisemen bring the infant Jesus a basket of potatoes, a sheep, and a chicken. Our Peruvian pottery nativity scene is...

A colorful and whimsical nativity scene featuring garden gnomes. The mythical creatures called gnomes are said to be gentle and kind, always on the lookout to remove splinters from animals' paws or free animals from traps. Our ceramic gnome nativity...

The Peruvian sunset is typically awash in beautiful shades of blues and oranges - just like our ceramic nativity scene from Peru. Each piece of our Peruvian sunset nativity is glazed with a high gloss shine and is beautifully painted on both front and...

Our pretty little nativity set is a kaleidoscope of bright Quechua colors and patterns. Each piece is glazed with a high gloss shine and is beautifully painted on both front and back. Indigenous women of the Andes traditionally wear bright and...

A vibrant green tree stands behind the nativity scene and makes a beautiful contrast. Hand-carved from tagua nut in Ecuador and fair trade. Tagua nuts are harvested and skillfully hand  tagua is produced by a palm-like tree in South America...

A mini nativity scene from Ecuador carved from a tagua nut, also called vegetable ivory. Tagua nuts are harvested and skillfully hand carved into this fair trade nativity scene. The exterior of the nut provides contrast to the ivory colored nut inside,...