Willow Tree The Christmas Story, Sculpted Hand-Painted Nativity Figures

TITLE: The Christmas Story SENTIMENT: Her name is Mary. His name is Joseph. The baby, Jesus DESCRIPTION: The Christmas Story large-scale nativity collection has a majestic presence. The two-piece set of Mary and Joseph fit with the three Gentle Animals of the Stable on the wood base of the 24”h Sanctuary backdrop. Pierced metal Tree Sihouettes can add color and texture. (Gentle Animals of the Stable, Sanctuary backdrop and Tree Silhouettes sold separately) Willow Tree hand-carved figures reveal their expression through body gestures only... a tilt of the head, placement of the hands, a turn of the body. Since 1999, American artist Susan Lordi has worked in partnership with DEMDACO to produce, market and distribute Willow Tree , her line of carved figurative sculpture. From her studio in Kansas City, Lordi hand carves the original of each figure. This piece is cast from Lordi's original and painted by hand. Enclosed inside each fitted packaging box is a gift-giving card with piece title and sentiment on it. Each piece is intended to be open to interpretation from the viewer. "Willow Tree isn't so much about the tangible piece. It represents an emotion or it marks a memory." -Susan Lordi Ready to display on a shelf, table or mantel. To clean, dust with soft brush or cloth. Avoid water or cleaning solvents.

• Sentiment: ”Her name is Mary. His name is Joseph. The baby, Jesus” written on Enclosure Card
• Two hand-painted resin figures, tallest is 14.5”h. Joseph, standing in cream garment and rust-colored cloak carrying wood staff, and Mary seated on gray rock with rust blanket, wearing light blue dress with blue cloak, holding infant Jesus in cream blanket. Complemented by Sanctuary for The Christmas Story and Gentle Animals of the Stable as a complete nativity collection.
• The Christmas Story large-scale nativity collection has a majestic presence. The two-piece set of Mary and Joseph fit with the three Gentle Animals of the Stable on the wood base of the 24”h Sanctuary backdrop. Pierced metal Tree Silhouettes can add color and texture. (Gentle Animals of the Stable, Sanctuary backdrop and Tree Silhouettes sold separately). Packaged in fitted box ready for gift-giving.
• Artist Susan Lordi hand carves the original of each Willow Tree piece from her studio in Kansas City, MO. These pieces are cast from Susan's original carvings and painted by hand.
• Ready to display on a shelf, table or mantel. To clean, dust with soft brush or cloth.