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Tana Carved Gourd Nativity
Tana Carved Gourd Nativity

Add this unique nativity to your holiday display as a reminder of the reason for the season. This nativity is exquisitely created inside a gourd that has a removable front to reveal the inside: the Holy Family, a shepherd and three animals. The outside of the gourd features intricate carvings, all handcrafted by artisans in Kenya. Complete with banana fiber wrapped ring to securely rest and display the nativity. Slight variations in design, color and size will occur due to the use of natural gourds. 

HANDCRAFTED IN KENYA

  • Materials: Gourd, banana fiber, raffia grass and cowrie shells
  • Measures: Average 7.5" in diameter, 10"H but will vary slightly
  • Colors: Natural, tan, black

SKU: 4106300

THE MAKERS

In 1995 Claytone Ombasyi, a Christian businessman in Nairobi, Kenya, started OTIC, a privately held export and marketing company. Ombasyi, with professional experience in exporting and marketing, wanted to help local artisans connect with export markets. He operates his business with the utmost integrity and expects the same of others, encouraging artisans to consider their products a reflection of themselves and to use the products to share their vision with customers. OTIC provides export, packaging and quality control support for a number of small workshops in and around Nairobi. Depending on their circumstances, these small groups provide a variety of advantages to their artisans. Some offer training in wood carving, while others provide short–term, no interest loans. Ten Thousand Villages has purchased products from OTIC since 2001.
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Welcome to our global maker-to-market movement where, together with 20,000 artisans, we ignite social change. We create opportunities for individuals, families, and communities in developing countries to thrive through strong relationships, fair wages, safe working conditions, and sustainable practices.

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