This Nativity set from the island of Madagascar contains twelve pieces. All pieces are carved from white wood called fanazava wood. The standing figures are approximately 5 inches tall.​

The Malagasy people carve in a detailed European style (rather than traditional African styles) because these wood carvers learned their carving style from French Jesuit priests. This set was purchased from a native carver selling in an open market in Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar.