The Holy Family is a small-scale complete Nativity Collection, ideal for smaller spaces. A sheet of curved metal, etched with twinkling swirls surrounds and shelters the richly colored and textured figures of Mary holding Jesus and Joseph. Four animals -- donkey, goat and two sheep -- provide watchful protection.

Set includes the following 3 Willow Tree products

THE HOLY FAMILY (26290) 
This one - piece sculpture, painted with richly layered colours, is ideal for those with limited display space, or who wish to display a nativity year - round. The expressive gestures of Mary and Joseph reveal their humanity, and portray their overwhelming emotion of love and protection for their newborn child.

Mary is turned in toward Joseph, sheltered by his right arm. Joseph’s staff and cloak form a protective shield around his new family. Joseph’s left hand, positioned above the head of baby Jesus, shadows the curve of Mary’s wrist. This is a historically symbolic gesture of blessing and protection.

• Approximate Size: 19cm H x 8cm W x 9.5cm D
• Arrives in a gift box, ready for gift giving with an enclosure card

SHELTERING ANIMALS (27160)
The Holy Family collection is ideal for those looking for a smaller nativity option. Four animals (2 sheep, a donkey and a goat) give watch, warmth and protection. This set was designed to specifically fit the small, intimate scale of The Holy Family

• Approximate Sizes:
• Donkey 8cm H x 11cm W x 9cm D
• Lying Sheep 4.5cm H x 8cm W x 4cm D
• Standing Sheep 8.25cm H x 8cm W x 3.5cm D
• Goat 8cm H x 7cm W x 3cm D
• Arrives in a gift box, ready for gift giving with an enclosure card

SHELTER BACKDROP (27161)
This pierced-metal backdrop was created to complement The Holy Family, though it can be used as a beautiful backdrop for other angels or figures as well. It’s basically a single sheet of pierced metal, curved to allow it to stand and represent a shelter for The Holy Family and animals

• Approximate size: 24cm H x 21.5cm Across 
• Formed of thin, pierced metal and painted by hand
• Arrives in a gift box, ready for gift giving with an enclosure card

*** Accessories not included

Care Instructions
Dust with soft cloth or soft brush. Avoid water or cleaning solvents.

About Willow Tree
Willow Tree is an intimate line of figurative sculptures that speak in quiet ways to heal, comfort, protect and inspire.
Artist Susan Lordi hand carves the original of each figure from her studio in Kansas City Missouri. Pieces are cast from her original carvings, and individually painted by hand. Expression is revealed through gestures only, a tilt of the head, placement of the hands, a turn of the body.

The simplicity of form and absence of facial features signify Willow Tree. It is Susan’s hope that these pieces be meaningful to both giver and receiver.