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Though trumpeted by angels and heralded by Kings, the birth of Christ was simple, humble and full of joy. It is in this same spirit that our With Joy, Nativities began its journey more than twenty-two years ago.

Before a piece is added to the collection, many prototypes are designed. This process can take up to a year before the final selection is made by the artist, Pat Darcey. Once chosen, the piece is meticulously hand-wrapped to be added into one-of-a-kind sets. Each piece is signed and dated with the year it was registered with the Library of Congress, Office of Copyrights and each collector is provided a signed certificate of authentication.

Fleecy wraps of hand-spun and imported yarns sheathe the pine figures of Mary, Joseph and the Baby Jesus. Wool-covered wooden donkeys, camels, cows, goats, sheep, oxen and lambs encircle the bunting-swaddled newborn, nestling in a cloud of wool and babies breath on pecan twigs.

A lamb is prancing at the feet of a stargazing shepherd gingerly holding a newborn lamb. Our young kneeling drummer plays on a taut leather drum. Representing the jewels of our collection, the wisemen bear gifts of pyrite as the symbol of gold, real frankincense and myrrh, carried in arms embellished with gold thread cuffs. While Angels hover nearby, a cedar stable shelters the Humble Child and an aromatic cedar star perches on top to guide all in search of His birthplace.

With Joy Nativities Online Catalog and 2008 Show Schedule

This price sheet date January 1, 2008 supersedes all other price lists.

IMAGE LINK	DESCRIPTION	PRICE
	1. ANGEL-A (flying): With an eyelet between wings for suspending.	26.50
	2. ANGEL-B (standing): Shyly, she buries her face in her bouquet.	26.50
	3. ANGEL-C (trumpet up): Revelling in His arrival, these are hand-turned glass trumpets.	39.00
	4. ANGEL-D (trumpet down): Also, heralding with a glass trumpet.	39.00
	5. CALF: Nestled at it's mothers' side.	18.50
	6. CAMEL-A (small): One of four designs from which to choose, intending one for each Wiseman.	29.00
	7. CAMEL-B (medium)	31.00
	8. CAMEL-C (large)	32.00
	9. CAMEL-D (recumbent) All bells are gold plated.	33.00
	10. COW-A (right,standing): Naturally, swishing flies with her tail.	30.00
	11. COW-B (left,recumbent): The first piece to be curved, as a true cow lying in a field.	33.50
	12. DONKEY: Bearer of Mary	18.00
	13. DRUMMER-A (kneeling): Humbly kneeling as he gives his musical offering.	23.00
	14. DRUMMER-B (standing): Traditional, head bowed in reverence.	23.00
	15. FOAL-D: Unaware and grazing, this little one is missing the Main Event.	11.00
	16. FOAL-F: Braying as a tribute to the triumphant newborn.	11.00
	17. GOAT: Unaware of the excitement, he chews on his bell rope.	13.50
	18. .INNKEEPER: Wears a leather apron and raises a lantern with a Swarovski crystal flame.	38.50
	19. JESUS: The swaddled babe.	13.50
	20. JOSEPH: His shawl matches Mary's.	26.00
	21. LAMB-B , left and 22 LAMB-D:r, right. One like the mother sheep; one on his toes looking up at the newborn lamb in the arms of Shepherd-B.	7.50
	23. MANGER: Ash, Walnut or Pecan twigs wrapped in imported and hand-spun yarns .They come in Earth tones, white and off-white.	36.00
	24. MARY: Her garment contrasts in harmony with Joseph's.	25.00
	25. OXEN-A: Growing horns on these tough oxen is a thirty step process.	38.00
	26. OX-B : Recumbent	40.00
	27. SADDLES: These are woven by a well-known artist from Albuquerque.We suggest you fill them with twigs from the homeplace of someone in your family.	5.50
	28. SHEEP: Ewes bells, as all of our bells, are gold plated.	10.00
	29. SHEEP DOG: Alert for straying lambs.	10.00
	30. SHEPHERD-A (left,standing) Bows his head in worship.	21.00
	31. SHEPHERD-B (center): Holding a newborn lamb, he gazes at the Star.	25.00
	32. SHEPHERD-C (right, kneeling) Looking at the star.	23.00
	33. STABLE-A : The Basic Stable. The end stalls replicate inverted arches of church windows, symbolizing the worship of the Christchild. The short end opens outward to welcome all. The tallest wall is dovetailed for strength and the base is signed with the copyright date. Made of cedar.	46.00
	34. STABLE-B : The Basic Stable covered in Spanish Moss, intwined with vines of honeysuckle, grape or willow.	58.50
	35. STABLE-C: The Basic Stable covered with Spanish Moss and sprinkled with dried flowers.	78.50

	36. STAR-A: Crafted of aromatic cedar, aiding in the protection of the yarns. 37. Star-B: Rising above the stable on a copper rod, this cedar star guides all to the manger with a sparkling Swarovski crystal. Beveled on the outside as well as the inside,both front and back, makes this star beautiful "in the round" 38. Star-C: NEW THIS YEAR! For use with or without stable, .a freestanding star, mounted in a granite stone on a brass rod surrounded by one and a half pounds of semi-polished river rock .	4.00 35.00 42.00


	39. WISEMEN (each): Gaspar, Melchior and Balthasar.	53.00
	40. WISEMEN (set): Each bearing a gift of real Frankincense, real Myrrh or Pyrite ,as the symbol of gold.( This can be replaced by true gold of your own).	160.00
	41. Three piece set: Mary, Joseph, Baby/ Manger. Many collectors start here.	100.50
	42. Five piece set: Mary, Joseph, Baby/Manger, Sheep, Shepherd-A	131.50
	43. Nine piece set: Mary, Joseph, Baby/Manger, Camel-A, Donkey, 3 sheep, Shepherd-A.	198.50
	44. Twelve piece set: Mary, Joseph, Baby/Manger, Camel-A, Donkey, 3 sheep, Shepherd-A, Cow-A, Goat, Ox-A.	280.00

Realizing the value of collecting beautiful art, our pieces may be purchased as a set or acquired a piece at a time, year after year. If you would like to see more of our collection, please call or write, to set an appointment and come visit us at our studio.

With Joy Nativities Online Catalog and 2008 Show Schedule

This price sheet date January 1, 2008 supersedes all other price lists.

With Joy Nativities 2008 Show Schedule

Rock Ledge Ranch Art Festival: September 12, 13, and 14 at the Basin of the Garden of the Gods, Colorado Springs, Colorado.