We offer beautiful hand made nativity sets from many countries in Asia, South America, Africa, India, Mexico, and even the USA. Magellan has one of the world's largest nativity scene collections nation wide.
As Christianity spread, indigenous peoples, looking to generate more income, began to produce nativities to celebrate one of the most important holidays in the Christian calendar. The figures in the nativities are usually clothed in the manner of dress specific to the area, representing a melding of cultures.
Come see our nativity scenes, and our nativities from around the world.

Nativity Scenes from Africa

Tanzanian Wood Nativity Made from Ebony and Mkongo wood. Each piece is hand carved then glued together to make this one of a kind nativity. (picture to the right...) Kenyan Sisal Nativity The Kikuyu tribes people in Kenya combine materials from the banana tree and sisal plant to fashion this charming handmade nativity. Kenyan Wood Nativity Sought after woodcarvers from Kenya display their fine craftsmanship in carving the hard mkanko woods of the region. Nigerian Thorn wood Nativity This nativity is made in Nigeria from thorn wood. Each piece is carved separately then glued together.

Philippines Wood Nativity This intricately carved nativity is made from Acacia wood. No two sets are alike. (picture to the right...) Nepal Straw Nativity his nativity is all hand made and hand painted from straw and Paper Mache This entire nativity is made to fit right inside the manger. Chinese Wood Nativity This finely crafted nativity is carved from a fine soft wood. Philippines Tin Nativity This elegantly hand-painted nativity is made from Tin and metal, each figure comes with a circle stand. They are 1''-2.5'' thick.

Peruvian Clay Nativity This nativity is a cast that has been hand painted with exquisite detail. The hats come wrapped separately so you can place them any way you like. (picture to the right...) Haiti Coconut Nativity From the Island of Haiti. A coconut shell serves as the manger, and hand molded and painted clay figures complete the scene. The coconut shell has just enough room inside to fit the whole nativity scene. Colombia Wood Nativity Tall wooden figures resplendent in the colors of South America distinguish this folk art nativity.

Nativities from India

Nativities from Mexico

Nativities from Other Countries