Bethlehem Gifts TM Handcarved from Bethlehem Olive Wood Cross Crucifix (Lens Crucifix, 11")

Bethlehem Gifts TM Handcarved from Bethlehem Olive Wood Cross Crucifix (Lens Crucifix, 11")

Holy Land Olive wood Crucifix with four glasses contain olive leaves, incense, rocks, and Soil from the Holy Land. Crosses are individually carved from beautifully grained olive wood which is pruned from the olive trees around Bethlehem the birthplace of Jesus. This Cross comes with a pewter crucifix and 4 Gospel icons that are embedded in the wood. It is fashioned from genuine olive wood by artisans from Bethlehem. The superb high gloss accentuates the beautiful coloring of the olive wood. If you're looking for a traditional, no-frills cross or crucifix, then this is just right for you. The wood is a plain, straight cut with neat and trim beveled edges. It was hand crafted in the Holy Land by family artisans. The olive wood also has beautiful light to dark marbling that is distinctive of olive wood. The wood used is pruned from olives groves, and great care is taken in selecting and drying the wood, then in carving to showcase the beautiful grains of each piece. The silver corpus on the crucifixes is also nicely detailed with traditional styling. Ideal for use in the classroom, church offices, or even in the home. If you are giving it as a gift, it's also ideal for a male or female, old or young. Makes an excellent holiday gift.