Carollers

This wooden sculpture depicts a group of carollers during the Christmas holiday season. In the foreground, the characteristic Bethlehem star is presented. Behind it, the figures are dressed in costumes resembling the Christmas Herods, originating from nativity plays, as well as carnival masks. The composition is arranged in a circular layout, crafted from a single piece of wood, and painted with oil paints.
During the holiday season, carollers visited rural households, conveying wishes of happiness and prosperity for the coming year. The ritualistic act of visiting a home was associated with the gifting of strength, rebirth, and fertility, symbolized by the figures present. These visits were a significant part of Christmas traditions, and carol groups were eagerly awaited from the early afternoon hours.