Shepherd with beard, hat and sheep - brown shades

A carved wooden sculpture of a shepherd sporting a long, flowing beard and wearing a hat is a popular sight. He casually holds grazing sheep in his arms. It is likely that he pulled up his hat to get an unobstructed view of his surroundings. This is a traditional nativity scene image representing peasant life at the time in which the story of Jesus' birth is set.

The shepherd represents a humble and simple character, living in harmony with nature and caring for his flock. His long beard and pulled-up hat suggest that he is an old and wise man who has seen a lot in his life.
The soft sheep he holds represents the shepherd's love and care for his animals, and also symbolises the figure of Jesus as the 'good shepherd' who guides and protects his flock.

This wooden representation of a shepherd is finely hand-painted, giving it an authentic appearance.