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Neapolitan Nativity Scenes. All the figurines of this department are entirely handmade in Naples, the capital of the Christmas Nativity scenes tradition. Each figurine is different and therefore unique; a precious item to collect because of the handmade nature of the production and and the perfection of all details. The figurines are made of terracotta and dressed with tailored clothes. Here you can find various traditional characters: Baby Jesus, Mary, Saint Joseph, ox and donkey, the Wise Men, shepherds and sheep with real wool. It is also possible to watch the videos of the Animated Nativity figurines.
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Neapolitan nativity figurine, drunk man 18cm

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Neapolitan nativity figurine, drunk man 18cm

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$ 74.12$ 82.36

Neapolitan nativity figurine, woodman 18cm

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Neapolitan nativity figurine, woodman 18cm

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$ 74.12$ 82.36

Neapolitan nativity figurine, pregnant woman 30cm

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$ 152.83

Neapolitan nativity figurine, resting traveler 30cm

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Neapolitan nativity figurine, resting traveler 30cm

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$ 145.19$ 152.83

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Nativity figurine bagpiper 30cm

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$ 159.01$ 187.07

Animated nativity scene, drunkard scene 12 cm

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$ 435.31

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Shepherd 28 cm with goose and basket for 25-30 cm Neapolitan nativity

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Shepherd 28 cm with goose and basket for 25-30 cm Neapolitan nativity

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$ 177.71$ 187.07

Animated coffee seller Neapolitan nativity 12 cm, 15x20x13 cm

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Animated coffee seller Neapolitan nativity 12 cm, 15x20x13 cm

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$ 220.01

Animated Lemon Stall with 12 cm Terracotta Figurine, Neapolitan Nativity

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Animated Lemon Stall with 12 cm Terracotta Figurine, Neapolitan Nativity

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$ 220.01

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Animated nativity scene, players 12 cm

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$ 337.90$ 422.37

Animated nativity scene, fisherman on rock 12 cm

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Animated nativity scene, fisherman on rock 12 cm

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$ 179.01$ 210.60

Animated nativity scene, carpenter 12 cm

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Animated nativity scene, carpenter 12 cm

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$ 187.30$ 234.13

Animated nativity scene set, 4 characters 12 cm

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$ 822.39

Nativity set accessory Ox standing and harness 14 cm

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Nativity set accessory Ox standing and harness 14 cm

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$ 67.94$ 90.59

Woman with basket and straw 10 cm for nativity set

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Woman with basket and straw 10 cm for nativity set

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$ 40.13$ 44.59

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Nativity Holy Family on Wooden Base Neapolitan Nativity Scene 30 cm

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Nativity Holy Family on Wooden Base Neapolitan Nativity Scene 30 cm

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$ 394.49$ 563.56

Man grooming horse figurine, Neapolitan Nativity Scene 10 cm

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Man grooming horse figurine, Neapolitan Nativity Scene 10 cm

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$ 89.77$ 128.24

Nativity 11-piece terracotta Neapolitan nativity scene 10 cm

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Nativity 11-piece terracotta Neapolitan nativity scene 10 cm

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$ 57.65$ 82.36

Nativity set accessory Man with cured meat10 cm

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Nativity set accessory Man with cured meat10 cm

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$ 39.90$ 46.94

Nativity set accessory woman making bread 14 cm figurine

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Nativity set accessory woman making bread 14 cm figurine

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$ 89.30$ 116.48

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Nativity set accessory man asleep 14 cm figurine

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$ 62.90$ 74.00

Nativity set accessory Water carrier 14 cm figurine

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Nativity set accessory Water carrier 14 cm figurine

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$ 56.36$ 64.59

Nativity set accessory Wood cutter 14 cm figurine

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$ 67.06

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Nativity scene set clay 24 cm tall

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$ 329.02$ 387.08

Nativity set accessory Mary resting with Baby 24 cm figurine

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$ 200.01

Nativity set accessory hunchbacked shepherd 10 cm clay figurine

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Nativity set accessory hunchbacked shepherd 10 cm clay figurine

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$ 33.90$ 39.88

Illuminated carpenter scene 25x30x30 cm for Neapolitan nativity scene setting

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$ 69.41

Terracotta Holy Family Nativity 10 cm Neapolitan Nativity

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Terracotta Holy Family Nativity 10 cm Neapolitan Nativity

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$ 45.88

Sleeping man for Neapolitan Nativity Scene 30cm

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$ 163.54

Neapolitan Nativity, Arabian style, man with amphora 6cm

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$ 16.35

Fountain with house on the left 10-12 cm Neapolitan nativity, 15x20x15 cm

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$ 28.12

Meat wagon for Neapolitan nativity scene 10-12 cm 10x5x15 cm

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Meat wagon for Neapolitan nativity scene 10-12 cm 10x5x15 cm

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$ 19.00$ 22.35

Vintner house Neapolitan nativity scene 10 cm 18th century style lighted 35x25x25 cm

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$ 94.00

Sleeping Neapolitan Holy Family 30 cm

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$ 634.15

Animated Nativity scene figurine, greengrocer with scales 14 cm

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$ 292.95

Complete Modular Neapolitan Nativity Village 12 cm with Movement, 125x320x70 cm

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$ 11,753.48

Main Gate with Nativity in terracotta, 8 cm figures, Neapolitan Nativity, 15x20x25 cm

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$ 170.60

Neapolitan Nativity Alarm Clock with 6 cm Figures, 15x30x50 cm

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$ 492.96

Roman column for 12-14 cm Neapolitan nativity

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$ 7.52

Miniature column, for 10 cm Neapolitan nativity

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Miniature column, for 10 cm Neapolitan nativity

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$ 12.14$ 15.18

What is the Neapolitan Nativity Scene of the 1700s?

The Neapolitan nativity scene of the 1700s represents the pinnacle of Italian nativity art, an evolution of the traditional nativity scene distinguished by its extraordinary wealth of details and its ability to depict scenes of everyday life with meticulous fidelity to reality.

How did the Neapolitan Nativity Scene originate?

The origin of the Neapolitan nativity scene dates back to the Middle Ages, when the representation of the Nativity was mainly found in monasteries and churches. However, it is during the Baroque period that the nativity scene transforms into an autonomous art form and begins to spread to noble houses. It was thanks to the passion of Charles III of Bourbon, King of Naples, that the nativity scene assumed a central role in Neapolitan culture.

What are the typical characters of the Neapolitan nativity scene?

One of the most fascinating aspects of the Neapolitan nativity scene is the presence of a wide range of characters that go beyond the Holy Family. In addition to Baby Jesus, Mary, Joseph, the ox, and the donkey, there are numerous figures representing the society of the time.

Thanks to this wealth of details and the care in artisanal craftsmanship, the Neapolitan nativity scene continues to be one of the most beloved Christmas traditions, capable of captivating and preserving the history and art of an era through figurines that seem to come to life.

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