Ceramic Medium Ipu Nativity

This handcrafted Ceramic Medium Ipu Nativity is patterned after the ipu heke or double gourd. The ipu or gourd is used as a percussion instrument, to hold food, medicines and for a variety of artistic purposes for the people of Hawaii.

Bring this special representation of the Nativity into your celebration of Christmas. Carefully handcrafted and handpainted with tapa designs and a raffia tie representing the maile leaf or ti leaf lei that is traditionally draped around the ipu, this art piece will be a reminder of peace and hope for many years. Made in Hawaii.

Size 6'' X 4 1/2''