King of the Christmas nativity scenes, Ferrigno's terracotta figurines are sought by collectors worldwide. Part studio, part shop, its shelves are lined with enough doting Marys, buxom peasants and elaborate market sets to keep your presepe on the nativity-scene A-list.
Ferrigno
Naples
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