Willow Tree hand-painted sculpted figures,  Shepherd and Stable Animals, 4-piece set Sentiment: Surrounding new life with love and warmth written on Enclosure Card The Willow Tree Nativity collection is a favorite holiday tradition...the simplicity and elegant form of the figures and animls have made it a timeless classic. As enduring as the story it portrays, the Willow Tree Nativity is as loved today as when it was originally introduced in 2000. Four hand-painted resin figures, tallest is 7 h. Includes shepherd, two sheep and camel. Packaged in one fitted box ready for gift-giving. Created for the Nativity collection Artist Susan Lordi hand carves the original of each Willow Tree piece from her studio in Kansas City, MO. These pieces are cast from Susan's original carvings and painted by hand. Since 1999, Susan Lordi has worked in partnership with DEMDACO to produce, market and distribute Willow Tree, her line of carved, figurative sculptures.