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Your cart is empty.This Metal Shell Casing Nativity Set from Liberia, Africa includes 11 pieces of up-cycled casings from slugs fired in the Liberian Civil War in the 1980-90s. A powerful message of how a symbol of hatred and war can be turned into a beautiful work of art that to billions means Peace and Goodwill. Each bullet casing has been gathered from throughout the Liberian countryside where rebel forces fought to control the country. Each one has been carefully cleaned and polished, and cut, shaped, and etched by hand into unique figurines representing the iconic Nativity Scene, the Birth of Jesus. Included in this 11 piece set is one (1) each of: Baby Jesus in a manger; Joseph with staff; kneeling Mary; Angel; Wise Man; Wise Man; Wise Man; Elephant or Camel (varies, no selection available); Shepherd with lamb; Sheep; Donkey. All of the standing pieces are 1.75 inches / 4.5mm tall. You can feel great about this purchase because not only are you getting a unique nativity set that symbolizes true Peace, but your money is going to a good cause. Specifically, 1/3 of the proceeds of this sale go to support the artisans who create these nativity sets, 1/3 go to overhead and online sales commissions, and 1/3 goes to provide clean water to remote villages in Liberia through non--profit Africa Heartwood Project . org.
SweetMarie
Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2023
This set is so unique. It's amazing what the artist can do. It looks great on the shelf.
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