Mechanical Crib - Eglise Sainte Marie de Colmar

" About thirty characters sculpted in the 1930s make up this nativity scene "in motion", using automatons and an original and surprising scenography. "

Exhibited at St. Mary's Church, dating from 1935, it was entirely mechanical, all the figurines were mobile. Restored in 1993 by Mr. Jost, the modern building presents about thirty characters carved in the 30s, the Nativity is "in motion", by means of automatons and an original and surprising scenography. Helped in his work by some volunteers and friends. It allows you, from year to year, to follow its evolution.