Jebediah, the Pig Herdsman - Fontanini® 5" Collection

Jebediah, the Pig Herdsman – Fontanini® 5" Collection

House of Fontanini | Item #54115

Bring a humble and heartfelt moment of village life into your Nativity display with Jebediah, the Pig Herdsman, a beautifully detailed figure from the beloved Fontanini® 5" Collection. Introduced in 2020, this charming villager captures the quiet dignity of a hardworking caretaker tending to his animals.

Jebediah is portrayed in a calm pastoral scene, holding a basket of feed in one hand and his walking staff in the other as he watches over his pigs. His worn overalls, yellow shirt, and muddy boots reflect the life of a devoted farmhand whose days are spent caring for his animals and working the land. The gentle pink tones of the pigs add warmth and balance to the scene, bringing life and authenticity to this figure.

More than simply a villager, Jebediah represents the spirit of the humble people who lived and worked in the countryside surrounding Bethlehem. On the night the star appeared announcing the birth of Christ, even those tending their animals—like Jebediah—were witnesses to the wonder of that holy moment. His presence adds richness and storytelling depth to your Fontanini Italian Nativity village.

Handcrafted in Italy by the skilled artisans of the Fontanini family, each figure is meticulously sculpted, molded, and hand painted using a multi-generational process that has been perfected for over a century. Made from durable polymer, Fontanini figures are designed to be treasured heirlooms that can be passed down for generations.

The Fontanini Nativity tradition carried on here at House of Fontanini began more than 100 years ago in Bagni di Lucca, Italy, in the hills of Tuscany. In 1908, Emanuele Fontanini opened his first workshop, beginning a family tradition that would grow into one of the world’s most beloved creators of Nativity sets and figurines.

Today, HouseofFontanini.com proudly continues that tradition through direct retail and e-commerce sales to collectors across the country. For over 25 years, our locally owned small business has shared the beauty and heritage of Fontanini from our Minnesota warehouse. As we like to say in our mission:

“Telling His Story, one piece at a time.”

Whether you are expanding your village scene or beginning a new Nativity tradition, Jebediah adds warmth, realism, and heartfelt storytelling to your display.

Be sure to shop Fontanini and explore our growing Fontanini Outlet for rare pieces, village accessories, and collector favorites available only at House of Fontanini.

Product Details

• Collection: Fontanini 5" Scale Nativity

• Figure Name: Jebediah, the Pig Herdsman

• Item Number: 54115

• UPC: 089945733426

• Material: Hand-painted Polymer

• Scale: 5" Collection

• Introduction Year: 2020

• Made in: Italy