South American Nativity Scenes

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...

Wow! This beautiful Peruvian cathedral is the backdrop of a joyous nativity display. Villagers are gathered around the holy family and birds flock to be a part of the nativity scene. You can almost hear the bells ring out from the two bell towers in the...

Beautiful ceramic nativity scene is handmade in the style of a traditional Peruvian adobe home. The holy family are gathered together with Peruvian villagers and a flock of sheep. We love the smiling sheep in the corner! A small cutout in the back and...

This tiny matchbox nativity scene is particularly unique as it fit two stories into a tiny little nativity home. Each nativity is handmade from clay and glued inside a colorfully painted matchbox. Variations in style and coloration is normal and makes...

The holy family are gathered under a flowing vine with colorful leaves and flowers in this Vine and Flowers Nativity Scene. The nativity is displayed atop a painted red globe with decorative cutouts. Handmade and fair trade imported from Peru, this...

Handmade in Peru and Fair Trade imported, this nativity scene features the holy family in colorful attire and the infant Jesus swaddled on Mary's back. At the heart of the nativity is a space for a candle to light up the starry twilight sky around the...

Slide open the matchbox to reveal a tiny nativity scene inside. Beautifully painted outside depicting the three wisemen traveling to visit the newborn baby Jesus. Tucked inside the matchbox is the nativity scene made from brightly painted clay. Three...

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 petite manger scene carved in Ecuador from Tagua nuts. Tagua is known as vegetable ivory for its beautiful, glossy appearance. The base of the nativity scene is the nut split in half, and the holy family and star are both carved from tagua...

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,...

Nuts from the Ecuadorian genus of Phytelephas palm are harvested and skillfully hand carved into this fair trade nativity grotto. The exterior of the nut provides contrast to the ivory colored nut inside. Measures about 2 inches tall. Also known as...

Radiant nativity scene is handmade from recycled glass by talented artisans in Chile. Wooden holder for the nativity can hold a tea-light candle (candle not included). Looks particularly beautiful displayed on a windowsill where the sun can shine through...

Chilean Tehuelche nativity scene lovingly handmade in Chile to represent the nativity as portrayed in the traditional dress of the Tehuelche. The Tehuelche is a collective name for the various tribes that inhabited Patagonia...

Unique nativity set lovingly handmade in Chile to represent the nativity as portrayed in the traditional dress of the Huasos of Chile. The Huasos are skilled horsemen who live Chile's central valley. Parades, fiestas, holidays and folklore in Chile...

Lovingly handmade in Chile to represent the nativity scene as portrayed in the traditional dress of the Selknam tribe of Chile. The Selknam people held deep spiritual beliefs including faith in a creator and worship of one main deity. The Selknam...

Lovingly handmade in Chile to represent the nativity scene as portrayed in the traditional dress of the Rapa Nui. The Rapa Nui people live in the Easter Island and mainland regions of Chile. The Rapa Nui nativity scene is approximately 5 inches tall. As...

Lovingly handmade in Chile to represent the nativity scene as portrayed in the traditional dress of the Aymara people of Chile. The Aymara people live in the Andean highlands of northern Chile. The Aymara nativity scene is approximately 4 inches tall. As...

Lovingly handmade in Chile to represent the nativity scene as portrayed in the traditional dress of the Chilote people of Chile. Wool knits are an important part of the Chilote tradition as it provides protection from the cold and rain. The Chilote...

Lovingly handmade in Chile to represent the nativity scene as portrayed in the traditional dress of the Mapuche people of Chile. The Mapuche people are known for their traditional weaving. Mapuche (or people of the land) are the largest ethnic...

The colors on this nativity scene are so soothing. Each piece is painted in purple shades of amethyst and orchid and detailed in shining gold. Hollow form ceramic nativity figures are handmade in Peru in a fair trade workshop which pays artists a fair...

Peruvian artisans produce some of the most creative nativities. In this unique nativity, the holy family is displayed inside a Peruvian guitar known as a charango, a scene that celebrates the season with a festive twist. Nativity is made from ceramic and...

A small ceramic nativity scene perfect as a small gift for someone special. This ceramic nativity scene is handpainted in Peru and measures about 2.25 inches tall.  Visit our collection of Peruvian nativity scenes to see more fair trade nativities...

A truly beautiful nativity scene. Sculpted as a hollow form ceramic piece, this nativity fit perfectly in your cradled hands - quite a Christmas meditation piece! Peruvian sculpted nativity measure 3.75 inches tall. Visit our collection of Peruvian...

An egg is carefully hollowed out, painted on both the outside and inside, and plaster nativity figures are delicately glued inside. Two heliotrope flowers are symbolized at the base of the infant Jesus' manger. Heliotrope is a flower originally from...

Mahalo is an express of gratitude, or simply how you say thank you in Hawaii. This Hawaiian nativity scene is inspired by the blessings of Christmas as interpreted in Hawaiian culture. The infant Jesus rests on a surfboard with a ukulele nearby. Mary...

A fair trade Peruvian nativity scene calls to mind the agricultural terraces of Pisac, an important and historic landmark in the sacred valley. The Incas carved curved canals and cisterns into the mountainside, allowing the steep terrain to produce an...

What makes this Hawaiian nativity set special to Kauai? Why the rooster of course. Kauai is known for the wild jungle fowl population living on the island. Moa (Polynesian for chicken) stand beside the Polynesian holy family in this unique nativity set...

Nestled within a hand-woven basket is this cherrful masapán nativity scene.  Masapán (pronounced MAH-ze-pahn) is bread dough and is traditionally used in Ecuador by local artisans. This product is entirely made by hand in small...

Internationally known for its unique personality, character and originality, the Rinconada Nativity Scene is truly one of the finest examples of contemporary ceramic design. Joseph stands 4.5" tall. The Ox is 3.75" long. The Rinconada Nativity...

Internationally known for its unique personality, character and originality, the Rinconada Nativity Scene is truly one of the finest examples of contemporary ceramic design. The development of the Rinconada style was strongly influenced by Pablo...

A curious penguin has travelled an awfully long way to visit the newborn Jesus in this Inuit nativity scene. The holy family and wisemen are all bundled in warm colorful parkas and the baby Jesus is swaddled snugly in cozy layers. The igloo measures 4...

The message in the bottle is : Merry Christmas - Jesus is Born! Tiny nativity scene in a glass bottle is fair trade imported from Peru. Handmade from ceramic and glass and cork and measures 1 inch in diameter and 2.25 inches high.  See more...

A miniature nativity scene is completely housed inside the shell of a macadamia nut! It is truly remarkable how artisans in Ecuador can create such a colorfully detailed nativity set inside a macadamia shell! The holy family is crafted from Mazapan...

It is amazing a nativity set so small and delicate can be made with such colorful detail. Handmade in Ecuador, this miniature nativity scene is displayed on a disk of polished tagua shell with a pistachio shell as the backdrop. Mary, Joseph, and the...

The message in the bottle is : Merry Christmas - Jesus is Born! Tiny nativity scene in a glass bottle is fair trade imported from Peru. Handmade from ceramic and glass and cork and measures 1 inch in diameter and 2.25 inches high.  See more...