ADVENT CALENDAR 2024

December 16

NATIVITY FROM NEPAL

Narayan Shilpakar
Bhaktapur, Nepal
Local hardwood
2009

In a sign of respect from Nepali culture, Mary kneels before the baby Jesus with her palms open. Joseph stands holding a staff and a feather, objects that balance each other both visually and symbolically. The feather, a writing instrument, symbolizes learning and knowledge, which is balanced by the staff, a symbol of hard work. In the background, a river flows beneath a large bridge. Each Nativity set takes Shilpakar 36 hours to complete.

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