Vintage Hand-Carved Olive Wood Nativity With Integrated Stable – Holy Land- Bethlehem

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This beautiful nativity scene is hand-carved from solid olive wood and features an integrated wooden stable, a traditional form associated … Read more This beautiful nativity scene is hand-carved from solid olive wood and features an integrated wooden stable, a traditional form associated with Holy Land devotional carvings. The piece showcases the rich, dramatic grain olive wood is known for, with natural striations and tonal variation that make each surface unique.

The simplified, folk-style figures and star-topped stable give the scene a quiet, timeless presence. The carving style and construction suggest a late 20th-century origin, likely produced in the Bethlehem region, where olive wood carving has been practiced for generations.

This nativity is crafted as a complete display piece, with figures seated securely within the stable base. It works beautifully on a mantel, bookshelf, or tabletop and is ideal for seasonal Christmas décor or year-round religious display.

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• Material: Solid olive wood
• Origin: Holy Land (Israel / Bethlehem region)
• Era: Vintage, circa 1970s–1990s
• Style: Folk / Traditional / Devotional
• Construction: Integrated stable with carved figures
• Condition: Very good vintage condition with light age-appropriate wear

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NOTES
• Natural variations in wood grain, tone, and carving marks are intentional and inherent to olive wood craftsmanship.
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