Do You See What I See? Imagery in Nativity Scenes

Alebrijes Nativity. San Martin Tilcajete, Oaxaca, Mexico, late 1990s. Artisans of the Oaxaca valley carve Alebrijes figures using the wood of the local copal tree. Some of the carvings depict mythical creatures with roots in pre-Christian beliefs. T…

Credits

Content: Ed Gyllenhaal

Research Assistance:
Kirsten Gyllenhaal and Michele McElderry

Web Design: Chara Odhner

Production Coordinator: Joralyn Echols Glenn

Photography: Diane vanZyverden

We would like to thank the Bryn Athyn College Research Committee and Glencairn Museum for their support.