These are handmade Ecuadorian Masapan figurines (nativity), a traditional art form originating from Calderón, Ecuador.

These are handmade Ecuadorian Masapan figurines, a traditional art form originating from Calderón, Ecuador.  They are meticulously crafted using a mixture of bread dough and preservatives, which is molded, baked until hard, and then brightly painted.  The scene typically represents a nativity or folk life, featuring detailed figures like Mary, Joseph, and animals. 

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• Listed Apr 15, 2026