"Wood Nativity set"

This beautifull Nativity Set, exhibited in the Museo Nacional de Culturals Populares is made of wood, and is made by a Oaxacan artist.

Nativities sets are very popular here in Mexico. Depending on the region, you may find them of so many different materials, like wood, clay, corn leafs, shells, among many different materials.

They were an important tool for the evangelisation, and as well other traditions like the posadas, and the piñatas, are now an esential part of the Mexican folk art.