Truffle gatherer

Finding truffles takes a keen nose, and not only a human one. In the past, people hunted mainly with a sow, naturally drawn to the smell of the fungus; today, most hunters work with a trained dog. Some even spot truffles by watching the flight of a small fly just above the ground. All these skills make the truffle hunter a character apart.

In your Nativity scene, he brings an authentic touch of rural Provence. Place him near the oaks or at a bend in the path, between the shepherd and the woodcutter.

At 9 cm, the most popular size for family Nativity scenes, the figure reveals many details, made clear by paint applied dot by dot. Our painters go over each motif several times, with a matte paint that does not deteriorate over time.

This santon is made in our workshop in Aix-en-Provence, a four-generation family business holding the Atelier d'Art de France label. Come and discover it at our shop on cours Gambetta or at our exhibitions. It is packed on its own in paper and then bubble wrap, and your order ships within 2 to 3 business days.