The shepherds are represented in different attitudes. The supported shepherd is a young man. He carries a flask and a bag containing his meal. In his hands he holds a long staff. He is dressed in coarse cloth breeches, skin gaiters covering his shoes, a long homespun cape (limousine) on his shoulders and wearing a wide-brimmed black felt hat. The Sheep Man, shepherd who carries a lamb on his shoulders. The old shepherd, with a white beard, is leaning on a long staff. He also wears the long homespun cape over patched pants and a black hat.
Man who herds and cares for sheep. This is the character who was first informed of the birth of the child Jesus by the Angel of the Lord. Present from the first santonniere crèches, the shepherd occupies a preponderant place in ancient Provençal life. Accompanied by their dogs to drive and monitor the herds, the shepherds left the valley at the end of May to reach the high altitude pastures.
French manufacturing in Aubagne
Composition: Clay
Size 7 Cm