Fontanini® Sheep Shelter – 5" Scale – Item #55653

Brand: House of Fontanini | Fontanini Item #: 55653

Create a peaceful countryside setting in your 5" Fontanini Nativity village with the beautifully crafted Fontanini Sheep Shelter. Designed to capture the quiet simplicity of the hills surrounding ancient Bethlehem, this charming shelter provides a welcoming home for your shepherds' flock while adding warmth, realism, and storytelling to your Christmas display.

Expertly sculpted with a weathered thatched roof, hand-laid stone walls, rustic wooden fencing, and lifelike ground details, every surface reflects the timeless craftsmanship that has made Fontanini one of the world's most beloved names in Nativity collections. Whether displayed with a single sheep or an entire flock, this shelter creates a natural gathering place that brings your Nativity scene to life.

Perfectly scaled for 5" Fontanini figures, the Sheep Shelter pairs beautifully with shepherds, sheep families, and village accessories, helping recreate the peaceful pastoral setting where shepherds watched over their flocks on the night of Christ's birth. The open-front design makes arranging your display simple while adding depth and dimension to your Bethlehem village.

Crafted from durable resin and individually hand-painted in Italy, this heirloom-quality piece is designed to be enjoyed for generations, becoming a treasured part of your family's Christmas traditions. It is an ideal addition for collectors looking to expand their Fontanini Nativity with authentic village buildings and landscape accessories. The rustic shelter design features detailed stonework, fencing, and natural textures that create an inviting focal point within any display.

The Fontanini Nativity tradition continues here at House of Fontanini, but its story began more than a century ago in Bagni di Lucca, Italy, nestled in the hills of Tuscany. In 1908, Emanuele Fontanini opened his first workshop, beginning a family tradition that has grown into the world's premier maker of heirloom-quality Nativity figures and village pieces. Today, each Fontanini creation continues to be sculpted, molded, and hand-painted by skilled Italian artisans using techniques passed down through generations.

For over 25 years, House of Fontanini has proudly carried on this remarkable tradition as a locally owned small business serving collectors across the country. From our Minnesota warehouse, we are honored to help families celebrate Christmas through the beauty of Fontanini.

Our Mission:
"Telling His Story, one piece at a time."

Whether you're adding to a cherished collection or beginning your very first Nativity, shop Fontanini with confidence at House of Fontanini, where our passion for Fontanini is as strong as the tradition itself.

Product Details

• Brand: Fontanini
• Retailer: House of Fontanini
• Item Number: 55653
• UPC: 089945923391
• Collection: 5" Scale Nativity
• Material: Hand-painted Resin
• Origin: Made in Italy
• Dimensions: 9.1" L × 6.7" W × 6.3" H
• Compatible With: All Fontanini 5" Scale figures and accessories