Plaster wise man, part of creche set. In a walking position w/ left foot extended. Painted w/ brown skin, red pants, blue vest w/ gilt trim and red cap. Set on an oval base. Left hand raised and formed into a fist w/ hole in center, likely once held incense.
crèches (Christmas)
painting (coating)
plaster
Christmas
Plaster
Painted
Christmas
CRECHE
Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),
Unknown
4 x 2.25 x 1.375 (HxWxD) (inches)
Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker
1998.5061.14
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