African Shona Stone Nativity Set

Incorporate elements from Mother Africa into your Christmas Decor! This nativity scene reflects the rich cultural heritage of Zimbabwe. It is an eight-piece set, hand-carved by the Shona artisan Luke Jimu and it encapsulates the serene beauty of the nativity story. The set includes the figures of Joseph and Mary, kneeling in prayer, baby Jesus in a small round basket, three wise men, a sheep, and a donkey. Each figure is chiseled from serpentine stone, polished, and showcases the artisan's keen eye for detail. The heart of this nativity set lies in the material used - serpentine stone. Known as Shona stone, it's indigenous to Zimbabwe and has been used for centuries by the Shona people, one of Zimbabwe's largest ethnic groups. The Shona people, the largest ethnic group in Zimbabwe, reside in the eastern half of the nation, north of the Lundi River. Historically, the Shona people migrated from south of the Zambezi River and settled at the site of Zimbabwe around a thousand years ago.