Name/Title
European Wise Man Figurine, German Nativity Scene, c. 1920sEntry/Object ID
2025.32.9Description
Acc. No. 25.32.9
Subject Category: Christmas, Seasonal
Date or Period: c. 1920
Object: Manger / Nativity Scene Figurine
Description: Statuette of gypsum of a standing man, right foot forward, holding a jar or container. The figure is hand-painted and glazed, with grey beard, wearing a red robe, moss-green cloak, blue cap, and silver shoes. The hem, sleeves, and cap are decorated in gold-paint, as is a belt, and the jar. The base is painted dark moss-green. Underside is stamped: 'Germany' in black.
Size: H 5 1/8 x L 1 7/8 x W 2 inches.
History of Object: Figurine of a Wise Man, according to German tradition, one representing age, Europe, and bringing myrrh. Part of a Manger or Nativity Scene of the Martin Family, who came to Alameda in the early 1900s.
Donor: Estate of Nancy Martin
Donation Date: 2016
Catalog Date: 2/14/2025
