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Animated Nativity Scenes: nativity scenes with moving statues. Build and decorate your crib with rich moving Neapolitan nativity scenes: the fishermen, the shearer, the farmer, the pastor, the farrier and more. The statues of the moving Neapolitan crib depict rural life. The animated nativity scenes that we offer are handmade in Italy, in Naples and are unique pieces, for collectors! Also in this category you can also find an economic line of animated nativity scenes.
WATCH THE VIDEOS: they look so real, you could almost touch them!

IF YOU NEED MORE INFORMATION: calls us or write us an email to customerservice@holyart.co.uk

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Woman sweeping, 24cm Animated Neapolitan nativity
Woman sweeping, 24cm Animated Neapolitan nativity
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Woman sweeping, 24cm Animated Neapolitan nativity

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£ 201.40£ 236.94
Animated Neapolitan nativity figurine, butcher 10cm
Animated Neapolitan nativity figurine, butcher 10cm
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Animated Neapolitan nativity figurine, butcher 10cm

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£ 71.87£ 76.35
Animated Neapolitan nativity figurine, greengrocer 10cm
Animated Neapolitan nativity figurine, greengrocer 10cm
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Animated Neapolitan nativity figurine, greengrocer 10cm

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£ 71.87£ 76.35
Animated Nativity scene figurine, farmer, 12 cm
Animated Nativity scene figurine, farmer, 12 cm

Animated Nativity scene figurine, farmer, 12 cm

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£ 149.19
Animated Nativity scene figurines, children on seesaw 14 cm
Animated Nativity scene figurines, children on seesaw 14 cm
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Animated Nativity scene figurines, children on seesaw 14 cm

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£ 153.75£ 192.19
Animated nativity scene, cooper 24 cm
Animated nativity scene, cooper 24 cm

Animated nativity scene, cooper 24 cm

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  1
£ 244.84

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Orange harvester, 20x8x15 cm, for 8-10 cm Neapolitan Nativity Scene
Orange harvester, 20x8x15 cm, for 8-10 cm Neapolitan Nativity Scene
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Orange harvester, 20x8x15 cm, for 8-10 cm Neapolitan Nativity Scene

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£ 36.60£ 38.53
Man collecting olives for 10 cm Neapolitan Nativity Scene, 20x15x7 cm
Man collecting olives for 10 cm Neapolitan Nativity Scene, 20x15x7 cm
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Man collecting olives for 10 cm Neapolitan Nativity Scene, 20x15x7 cm

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£ 36.60£ 38.53
Moving potter's bench for 10 cm Neapolitan Nativity Scene, 10x10x15 cm
Moving potter's bench for 10 cm Neapolitan Nativity Scene, 10x10x15 cm
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Moving potter's bench for 10 cm Neapolitan Nativity Scene, 10x10x15 cm

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£ 31.60£ 33.26
Woman washing dishes, MOTION for 8-10 cm Neapolitan Nativity Scene, 10x7x15 cm
Woman washing dishes, MOTION for 8-10 cm Neapolitan Nativity Scene, 10x7x15 cm
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Woman washing dishes, MOTION for 8-10 cm Neapolitan Nativity Scene, 10x7x15 cm

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£ 36.60£ 38.53
Animated fishmonger, 10x10x15 cm, for 10-12 cm Neapolitan Nativity Scene
Animated fishmonger, 10x10x15 cm, for 10-12 cm Neapolitan Nativity Scene
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Animated fishmonger, 10x10x15 cm, for 10-12 cm Neapolitan Nativity Scene

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£ 36.60£ 38.53
Laundress with motion for 12 cm Nativity Scene, 16x9x14 cm
Laundress with motion for 12 cm Nativity Scene, 16x9x14 cm
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Laundress with motion for 12 cm Nativity Scene, 16x9x14 cm

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£ 35.01
Moor on camel, motion for 25 cm Neapolitan Nativity Scene
Moor on camel, motion for 25 cm Neapolitan Nativity Scene
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Moor on camel, motion for 25 cm Neapolitan Nativity Scene

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£ 225.10£ 236.94
Chicken pen with hen in motion, 15x15x15 cm, for 10-12 cm Neapolitan Nativity Scene
Chicken pen with hen in motion, 15x15x15 cm, for 10-12 cm Neapolitan Nativity Scene
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Chicken pen with hen in motion, 15x15x15 cm, for 10-12 cm Neapolitan Nativity Scene

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£ 166.74
Mozzarella seller, animated scene for 12 cm Nativity Scene, 14x9x14 cm
Mozzarella seller, animated scene for 12 cm Nativity Scene, 14x9x14 cm
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Mozzarella seller, animated scene for 12 cm Nativity Scene, 14x9x14 cm

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£ 35.01

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Moranduzzo moving woman spinning wool 10 cm Neapolitan style
Moranduzzo moving woman spinning wool 10 cm Neapolitan style
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Moranduzzo moving woman spinning wool 10 cm Neapolitan style

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£ 27.95£ 43.00
Animated nativity scene, fishmonger 14 cm
Animated nativity scene, fishmonger 14 cm
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Animated nativity scene, fishmonger 14 cm

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£ 136.33£ 209.74
Lemon and orange seller with movement for 30 cm Neapolitan Nativity Scene
Lemon and orange seller with movement for 30 cm Neapolitan Nativity Scene
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Lemon and orange seller with movement for 30 cm Neapolitan Nativity Scene

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£ 220.53£ 315.05
Laundress with motion, 15x10x20 cm, for 10 cm Neapolitan Nativity Scene
Laundress with motion, 15x10x20 cm, for 10 cm Neapolitan Nativity Scene
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Laundress with motion, 15x10x20 cm, for 10 cm Neapolitan Nativity Scene

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£ 69.50£ 86.88
Man with 4 sacks, motion for 10 cm Neapolitan Nativity Scene
Man with 4 sacks, motion for 10 cm Neapolitan Nativity Scene

Man with 4 sacks, motion for 10 cm Neapolitan Nativity Scene

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£ 164.11
Animated Nativity, 15x15x25 cm, for 12 cm Neapolitan Nativity Scene
Animated Nativity, 15x15x25 cm, for 12 cm Neapolitan Nativity Scene
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Animated Nativity, 15x15x25 cm, for 12 cm Neapolitan Nativity Scene

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£ 220.36£ 244.84
Animated Nativity craftman for 10 cm Neapolitan Nativity Scene
Animated Nativity craftman for 10 cm Neapolitan Nativity Scene
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Animated Nativity craftman for 10 cm Neapolitan Nativity Scene

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£ 110.22£ 137.78
Woman hanging up wash, animated figurine for 12 cm Neapolitan Nativity Scene
Woman hanging up wash, animated figurine for 12 cm Neapolitan Nativity Scene

Woman hanging up wash, animated figurine for 12 cm Neapolitan Nativity Scene

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£ 146.55
Spinner in motion for 10 cm Neapolitan Nativity Scene
Spinner in motion for 10 cm Neapolitan Nativity Scene

Spinner in motion for 10 cm Neapolitan Nativity Scene

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£ 137.78
Fishing village with animated figurines and waterfall for 10 cm Nativity Scene
Fishing village with animated figurines and waterfall for 10 cm Nativity Scene
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Fishing village with animated figurines and waterfall for 10 cm Nativity Scene

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£ 279.94£ 332.60
Illuminated house with basket in motion, 30x60x50 cm, Neapolitan Nativity Scene of 12 cm
Illuminated house with basket in motion, 30x60x50 cm, Neapolitan Nativity Scene of 12 cm

Illuminated house with basket in motion, 30x60x50 cm, Neapolitan Nativity Scene of 12 cm

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£ 350.15
Man with 4 hanging bags: animated figurine for 24 cm Neapolitan Nativity Scene
Man with 4 hanging bags: animated figurine for 24 cm Neapolitan Nativity Scene

Man with 4 hanging bags: animated figurine for 24 cm Neapolitan Nativity Scene

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£ 200.96
Animated cheese maker with counter for 12 cm Neapolitan Nativity Scene
Animated cheese maker with counter for 12 cm Neapolitan Nativity Scene
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Animated cheese maker with counter for 12 cm Neapolitan Nativity Scene

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£ 124.26£ 155.33
Woman stuffing a pillow: animated figurine for 12 cm Neapolitan Nativity Scene
Woman stuffing a pillow: animated figurine for 12 cm Neapolitan Nativity Scene
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Woman stuffing a pillow: animated figurine for 12 cm Neapolitan Nativity Scene

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£ 111.14£ 130.76
Knife grinder, animated figurine for 10 cm Neapolitan Nativity Scene
Knife grinder, animated figurine for 10 cm Neapolitan Nativity Scene
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Knife grinder, animated figurine for 10 cm Neapolitan Nativity Scene

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£ 133.39£ 166.74
Couple of sorters, animated scene for 8 cm Neapolitan Nativity Scene
Couple of sorters, animated scene for 8 cm Neapolitan Nativity Scene
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Couple of sorters, animated scene for 8 cm Neapolitan Nativity Scene

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£ 44.10£ 58.80
Sleeping Nativity, animated Neapolitan Nativity Scene of 30 cm
Sleeping Nativity, animated Neapolitan Nativity Scene of 30 cm

Sleeping Nativity, animated Neapolitan Nativity Scene of 30 cm

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£ 613.42
Woman watering her plants, animated character for 24 cm Neapolitan Nativity Scene
Woman watering her plants, animated character for 24 cm Neapolitan Nativity Scene
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Woman watering her plants, animated character for 24 cm Neapolitan Nativity Scene

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£ 249.27£ 262.39
Farmer with donkey, animated scene for 10 cm Nativity Scene, 15x25x15 cm
Farmer with donkey, animated scene for 10 cm Nativity Scene, 15x25x15 cm

Farmer with donkey, animated scene for 10 cm Nativity Scene, 15x25x15 cm

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£ 86.88
Baker lady of 12 cm, ANIMATED character for Neapolitan Nativity Scene, 15x20x15 cm
Baker lady of 12 cm, ANIMATED character for Neapolitan Nativity Scene, 15x20x15 cm
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Baker lady of 12 cm, ANIMATED character for Neapolitan Nativity Scene, 15x20x15 cm

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£ 157.08£ 174.64
Fisherman sitting with his fishing rod, ANIMATED character of 10 cm for Neapolitan Nativity Scene
Fisherman sitting with his fishing rod, ANIMATED character of 10 cm for Neapolitan Nativity Scene
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Fisherman sitting with his fishing rod, ANIMATED character of 10 cm for Neapolitan Nativity Scene

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£ 118.60£ 139.53
Animated Nativity with ox and donkey, illuminated, for Nativity Scene of 10-12 cm, 20x25x20 cm
Animated Nativity with ox and donkey, illuminated, for Nativity Scene of 10-12 cm, 20x25x20 cm
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Animated Nativity with ox and donkey, illuminated, for Nativity Scene of 10-12 cm, 20x25x20 cm

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£ 76.35£ 86.88
Pizzaiolo, animated figurine for Nativity Scene with characters of 14 cm, 15x20x15 cm
Pizzaiolo, animated figurine for Nativity Scene with characters of 14 cm, 15x20x15 cm
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Pizzaiolo, animated figurine for Nativity Scene with characters of 14 cm, 15x20x15 cm

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£ 59.88£ 63.97
Man decorating vases, animated character for Neapolitan Nativity Scene of 12 cm
Man decorating vases, animated character for Neapolitan Nativity Scene of 12 cm
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Man decorating vases, animated character for Neapolitan Nativity Scene of 12 cm

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£ 133.39£ 166.74
Animated plant seed seller woman 14 cm Neapolitan nativity
Animated plant seed seller woman 14 cm Neapolitan nativity
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Animated plant seed seller woman 14 cm Neapolitan nativity

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£ 174.81£ 218.51
Man on hammock Neapolitan Nativity scene movement 14 cm
Man on hammock Neapolitan Nativity scene movement 14 cm

Man on hammock Neapolitan Nativity scene movement 14 cm

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£ 236.94
Sleeping shepherd Neapolitan Nativity scene 30 cm
Sleeping shepherd Neapolitan Nativity scene 30 cm
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Sleeping shepherd Neapolitan Nativity scene 30 cm

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£ 218.51£ 254.49
Animated man with little girl, Neapolitan Nativity Scene, 12 cm
Animated man with little girl, Neapolitan Nativity Scene, 12 cm
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Animated man with little girl, Neapolitan Nativity Scene, 12 cm

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£ 144.14£ 192.19
Nativity scene setting, house with 2 moving women 40x45x35 cm
Nativity scene setting, house with 2 moving women 40x45x35 cm

Nativity scene setting, house with 2 moving women 40x45x35 cm

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£ 258.80
Moving figurine for Neapolitan Nativity scene, woman at the well 8 cm
Moving figurine for Neapolitan Nativity scene, woman at the well 8 cm

Moving figurine for Neapolitan Nativity scene, woman at the well 8 cm

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£ 50.02
Moving woman statue knocking fabric 10x15x10 cm, for 10 cm Neapolitan nativity
Moving woman statue knocking fabric 10x15x10 cm, for 10 cm Neapolitan nativity

Moving woman statue knocking fabric 10x15x10 cm, for 10 cm Neapolitan nativity

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£ 157.08
Animated cheesemonger of 10x20x10 cm, for 10 cm Neapolitan nativity
Animated cheesemonger of 10x20x10 cm, for 10 cm Neapolitan nativity
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Animated cheesemonger of 10x20x10 cm, for 10 cm Neapolitan nativity

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£ 133.52£ 157.08
Inn with fire and animated figurines, 8 cm nativity
Inn with fire and animated figurines, 8 cm nativity
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Inn with fire and animated figurines, 8 cm nativity

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£ 150.87£ 188.59
Village with animated woman hanging up the wash 30x45x35 cm, 12 cm nativity
Village with animated woman hanging up the wash 30x45x35 cm, 12 cm nativity

Village with animated woman hanging up the wash 30x45x35 cm, 12 cm nativity

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£ 225.54
Animatedsleeping man on hammock, 12 cm Neapolitan nativity
Animatedsleeping man on hammock, 12 cm Neapolitan nativity
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Animatedsleeping man on hammock, 12 cm Neapolitan nativity

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£ 148.44£ 174.64
Animated classic Holy Family, 30 cm Neapolitan nativity
Animated classic Holy Family, 30 cm Neapolitan nativity
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Animated classic Holy Family, 30 cm Neapolitan nativity

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£ 433.61£ 481.79
Moving woman beating the laundry for Neapolitan Nativity Scene 24 cm
Moving woman beating the laundry for Neapolitan Nativity Scene 24 cm

Moving woman beating the laundry for Neapolitan Nativity Scene 24 cm

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£ 262.39
Moving seamstress with work bench Neapolitan Nativity Scene 12 cm
Moving seamstress with work bench Neapolitan Nativity Scene 12 cm

Moving seamstress with work bench Neapolitan Nativity Scene 12 cm

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£ 174.64
Moving woman with sickle and hay Neapolitan Nativity Scene 12 cm
Moving woman with sickle and hay Neapolitan Nativity Scene 12 cm

Moving woman with sickle and hay Neapolitan Nativity Scene 12 cm

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£ 149.19
Animated roasted chestnut Seller for nativity 12 cm
Animated roasted chestnut Seller for nativity 12 cm

Animated roasted chestnut Seller for nativity 12 cm

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£ 60.55
Moving Laundry Scene 10 cm Neapolitan Nativity
Moving Laundry Scene 10 cm Neapolitan Nativity

Moving Laundry Scene 10 cm Neapolitan Nativity

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£ 130.76
Moving shepherd with bags of seeds for Neapolitan Nativity Scene 10 cm
Moving shepherd with bags of seeds for Neapolitan Nativity Scene 10 cm

Moving shepherd with bags of seeds for Neapolitan Nativity Scene 10 cm

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£ 130.76
Moving egg seller Neapolitan Nativity Scene 10 cm
Moving egg seller Neapolitan Nativity Scene 10 cm

Moving egg seller Neapolitan Nativity Scene 10 cm

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£ 166.74
Moving blacksmith 10 cm Neapolitan Nativity Scene
Moving blacksmith 10 cm Neapolitan Nativity Scene

Moving blacksmith 10 cm Neapolitan Nativity Scene

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£ 139.53
Moving farmer 10 cm Neapolitan Nativity scene
Moving farmer 10 cm Neapolitan Nativity scene

Moving farmer 10 cm Neapolitan Nativity scene

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£ 157.08
Neapolitan nativity scene moving man with a mask 24 cm
Neapolitan nativity scene moving man with a mask 24 cm

Neapolitan nativity scene moving man with a mask 24 cm

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£ 236.94
Moving camel raising its head 10 cm Moranduzzo
Moving camel raising its head 10 cm Moranduzzo
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Moving camel raising its head 10 cm Moranduzzo

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£ 34.40£ 43.00
Moving man with sickle 10 cm Moranduzzo
Moving man with sickle 10 cm Moranduzzo
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Moving man with sickle 10 cm Moranduzzo

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£ 34.40£ 43.00
Old man camping, animated 30 cm Neapolitan nativity figurine
Old man camping, animated 30 cm Neapolitan nativity figurine
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Old man camping, animated 30 cm Neapolitan nativity figurine

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£ 236.15£ 262.39
Man with lantern 24 cm for Neapolitan nativity scene
Man with lantern 24 cm for Neapolitan nativity scene

Man with lantern 24 cm for Neapolitan nativity scene

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£ 236.94
Man lifting child 24 cm for Neapolitan nativity scene
Man lifting child 24 cm for Neapolitan nativity scene

Man lifting child 24 cm for Neapolitan nativity scene

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£ 288.72
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Animated Nativity Scenes: nativity scenes with moving statues. Build and decorate your crib with rich moving Neapolitan nativity scenes: the fishermen, the shearer, the farmer, the pastor, the farrier and more. The statues of the moving Neapolitan crib depict rural life. The animated nativity scenes that we offer are handmade in Italy, in Naples and are unique pieces, for collectors! Also in this category you can also find an economic line of animated nativity scenes.
WATCH THE VIDEOS: they look so real, you could almost touch them!

IF YOU NEED MORE INFORMATION: calls us or write us an email to customerservice@holyart.co.uk

Why Choose a Nativity Scene with Movement?

A nativity scene with movement is much more than a simple static representation of the Nativity: it is a dynamic setup that transforms the scene into a small, lively, and vibrant world. The moving nativity figures add realism and depth to the composition, recreating daily life gestures with fluid and natural movements.

Besides the aesthetic aspect, a moving nativity scene also holds a strong symbolic value. The moving figures represent industriousness, the life that continues around the Holy Family, the daily rhythm that does not cease even in the face of the extraordinary event of the birth of Jesus.

What Types of Moving Nativity Figures Exist?

The moving nativity figures depict a wide range of characters and traditional trades, each with its role in the nativity scene set. Shepherds are among the most common, often portrayed herding sheep, milking milk, or carrying a lamb on their shoulders. Farmers animate the nativity scene with movements simulating wheat harvesting, tree pruning, or wood transport.

Another category of moving nativity characters is that of sellers and merchants, with figures representing men and women weighing goods, exchanging products, or arranging the stalls. Fishermen are also a very evocative addition, with fishing nets being lifted from the water and moving boats simulating slow swaying on the waves.

How to Integrate Moving Nativity Figures into the Nativity Scene?

To achieve a harmonious effect, it is important to position the moving nativity figures naturally, avoiding them being too isolated or disorganized. A good starting point is to place the characters in well-defined thematic areas: shepherds and farmers in rural areas, artisans near the shops, sellers in markets, and fishermen close to fountains or watercourses.

Thanks to the wide selection of moving nativity characters, it is possible to create a unique and captivating setup, capable of capturing the attention of both adults and children. With the right combination of animated figures, lights, and sounds, the nativity scene becomes a vivid and authentic representation of the Nativity, conveying all the warmth and magic of Christmas in a scene that seems to come to life before the eyes of the beholder.

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