#917 Mary Palmer’s Willow Tree

Acquired 2023

This beautiful nativity is a variation of the popular Willow Tree line. The artist of Willow Tree, Susan Lordi, hand carves the original of each Willow Tree figure from her art studio in Kansas City, Missouri. Expression is revealed through gestures only…a tilt of the head, placement of the hands, a turn of the body. The simplicity of form and the absence of facial features signify Willow Tree.The two piece collection is a gift to me from Mary Palmer who was “downsizing” her Christmas items and asked if I would like to add it to my collection! The Holy Family is one piece with vibrant color, a variation of the original Willow Tree pieces. The second part of this set is a burgundy tin filagree concaved stand as the backdrop or stable variation to the traditional nativity scene. It adds much beauty to the Holy Family. Thank you, Mary. January 2023.