Bolivia

 

This set comes from Bolivia by way of World Nativity. The following is from their website:

"This Nativity from Bolivia is made from handspun, handwoven sheep’s wool that is dyed using natural pigments. The figures are fashioned after the traditional dress of Andean shepherds and Inca royalty. Mary and baby Jesus are depicted in traditional Aymara clothing. The 10-piece set includes Mary, Joseph, baby Jesus, two shepherds, a llama, a cow, and three wise men. The standing figures measure approximately 8 inches tall." 

When I display this set I always like to make the people look like they are on an island. Years ago, I had heard or read somewhere, that the indigenous people of Bolivia live on self-fashioned floating islands on lake Titicaca. I recently googled it and it's true. 

(L09.B92.R. 08.)