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...

A kitten snuggled around the top of baby Jesus's head - it doesn't get much cuter than that!  Every cat lover will surely paws and reflect this Christmas season when they see the cats and kittens in...

So sweet! Slide open the matchbox to reveal a tiny nativity scene inside. The outside of the matchbox is decorated with an angel announcing the birth of the newborn Jesus.   Assorted colors. 1.5...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The Holy Family finds shelter under a mushroom in this charming Andean nativity scene handmade in Peru. Variations in color and design make each nativity set unique and reflects the artist's...

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...

A colorful and whimsical nativity scene featuring garden gnomes visiting the newborn infant Jesus. The mythical creatures called gnomes are said to be gentle and kind, always on the lookout to remove...

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...

This charming handcrafted folk-art nativity scene from Ecuador is created using materials gathered from the earth.  The nativity figures are formed from white beans, with hand-painted faces that...

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...

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...

Beautiful in candle light or when placed in front of a window, this nativity scene is handmade from recycled glass by talented artisans in Chile. Wooden holder for the nativity can hold a tea-light...

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...

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...

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...

Lovingly handmade in Chile to represent the nativity scene as portrayed in the traditional dress of the Selk'nam tribe of Chile. The Selk'nam people held deep spiritual beliefs including faith in a...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The Peruvian highlands are known for their frazadas (traditional blankets) and the colorful frazadas used in this Peruvian highland nativity set make it extra, extra special! The nativity figures...

The infant Jesus is snuggled warmly in our igloo nativity scene. The Holy Family are dressed as Baffin Island Inuit - the native Inuit population of Baffin Island in Canada - although many Inuit...