Neapolitan Pulcinella Eating Pizza

32 cm terracotta

Made entirely by hand in the workshop

Artena Pastori Presepiali

The figure represents the tradition of the Neapolitan mask

of the 18th-century nativity scene, molded in terracotta

and hand-painted according to the historic techniques

of 18th-century Neapolitan nativity scene art.

Details:

Terracotta head, hands, and feet

Back-painted glass eyes

Moldable wire core

Body covered in natural hemp fiber

Clothes in traditional Neapolitan fabric

Fried pizza made of pre-colored beeswax

Hand-crafted and straw-covered wooden chair

Wooden base

Gift box

Each shepherd is a unique piece designed by Vincenzo Fortunato

and crafted in the tradition of Neapolitan nativity scene sculpture.