{"product_id":"vtg-2000-robert-linda-waldron-signed-hand-painted-gourd-art-nativity-diorama","title":"Vtg 2000 Robert \u0026 Linda Waldron Signed Hand Painted Gourd Art Nativity Diorama","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVtg 2000 Robert \u0026amp; Linda Waldron Signed Hand Painted Gourd Art Nativity Diorama\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis unique, vintage piece of holiday folk art was handcrafted in the year 2000 by the celebrated regional Florida folk artists Robert and Linda Waldron. It features a large, hollowed-out, round dried natural gourd that functions as a structural nativity diorama shell. The exterior is beautifully finished with warm, organic, glossy amber tones that highlight the natural texture of the gourd. The front features a large, precision-cut open window framed in deep contrast black, displaying a meticulously hand-painted interior scene. The festive scene depicts the Holy Family in stylized folk imagery, showcasing Mary in rich royal blue robes kneeling beside Baby Jesus in a rustic straw-filled manger under a prominent, vibrant green palm tree. On the opposite side stands Joseph draped in traditional purple and green vestments, reaching upward toward a brilliantly painted golden Star of Bethlehem that anchors the top of the design near the natural stem. The bottom of the piece features a flat, stable, level base featuring the hand-lettered original ink signatures of the artists, labeled \"Nativity\", and explicitly dated \"2000\". This specific model is a highly sought-after seasonal holiday display piece from the Waldrons' notable portfolio of regional American craft creations. Due to the completely natural variations inherent to dried gourds and the strict hand-painted workflow utilized by the artists, this specific nativity diorama model is a one-of-a-kind creation, representing an exceptionally rare and collectible acquisition for any dedicated folk art or nativity scene collector. Josephs head is missing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelling as Pictured 092926BS\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cmeta name=\"description\" content=\"Shop this rare, one-of-a-kind vintage 2000 hand-painted nativity gourd art diorama signed by folk artists Robert and Linda Waldron. Beautifully detailed holiday display.\"\u003e\u003cmeta name=\"keywords\" content=\"Robert and Linda Waldron, Gourd Art, Nativity Scene, Folk Art Diorama, Hand Painted Christmas, 2000 Vintage Holiday, Manger Scene Display, Collectible Gourd Craft\"\u003e","brand":"cyclewarehouse.online","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50546400493730,"sku":"Robert \u0026 Linda Nativity 092926","price":46.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0335\/9824\/2861\/files\/54ec6bf7-1699-4fe9-af23-08f1269776e2.jpg?v=1790680510","url":"https:\/\/cyclewarehouse.online\/products\/vtg-2000-robert-linda-waldron-signed-hand-painted-gourd-art-nativity-diorama","provider":"cyclewarehouse.online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}