A beautiful hand carved Flight Into Egypt statue in Olive Wood. Showing Joseph, Mary and Jesus. The Olive Wood figures measure approximately 5.5" (14 CM) in height. Hand carved in Bethlehem.
Flight Into Egypt: The Gospel of Matthew describes event of The flight into Egypt. Jospeh flees Egypt with his wife Mary and son Jesus, after he receives warning from Magi that King Herod intends to kill the infants in their area. This is a popular scene often portrayed in art.
Olive Wood Carving in Bethlehem: Olive wood carving began around 4th century CE under Byzantine rule in Bethlehem following the construction of the Church of the Nativity.
Originally Greek Orthodox monks taught local residents how to carve olive wood. The work involves skillful and detailed chiseling of Olive wood and is considered a major source of income for the Christian residents of Bethlehem and the surrounding areas.
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