Hand painted Ayacucho ceramic 2 piece nativity set from Peru, with tallest piece approximately 4-3/4". This nativity from the poverty afflicted regions of Lima and the Andean highlands is made from alluvial clay found on the banks of the Ucayali river, a tributary of the Amazon. The artisans receive not only fair wages, but training to enhance their skills. In addition, 20% of their annual surplus is donated to a community outreach program that feeds some 400 children each Sunday and helps pay for school uniforms and supplies.