In San Martín Tilcajete, another wood-carving area of Oaxaca state, Francisco Sosa Gutiérrez carves figures of all kinds, which are painted by Inés Vásquez Aguilar. This Nativity consists of 9 pieces. Here the angel is in a green dress and has green wings! The three Wise Men ride in on a pink elephant, a green horse, and a grey horse certainly a personal and unique presentation! Objects not usually present in the Nativity scene, but which are important to the artist, are visible here also a wishing well and a cactus. (purchased from the artist, October, 1993)
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