Shepherd With Staff - Nativity

Final Nativity Figure | Ultra Rare

Condition: Pristine

The Shepherd with Staff stands as the final figure ever added to the Simpich Nativity—and one of the most meaningful designs Robert Simpich created in the closing year of the Doll Shop.

Introduced during the final year of Simpich Character Doll production, this piece was manufactured in extremely limited numbers, making it one of the rarest and most sought-after figures in the entire Simpich catalog. Few examples were completed before operations ceased, and even fewer remain in pristine condition today.

Clad in richly textured, hand-selected fabrics, the Shepherd’s garments carry the quiet earth tones and natural materials that define the Simpich Nativity aesthetic. His hand-carved wooden staff, individually shaped and finished, is both a visual anchor and a symbol of watchfulness and devotion. As with all true Simpich pieces, no two staffs—or figures—are exactly alike.

The Shepherd’s expression is where the artistry truly shines. His face, hand-sculpted and hand-painted by Robert Simpich, conveys humility, warmth, and reverence—capturing the quiet moment of awe central to the Nativity story. Subtle detailing in the eyes, beard, and hands reflects decades of refinement in Simpich character design.

As the final figure added to the Simpich Nativity, the Shepherd with Staff holds a special place not only within the scene itself, but within Simpich history. It represents the culmination of years of artistic tradition and storytelling, completed just before the close of an era.

This is not simply a Nativity figure—it is a true legacy piece, treasured by collectors for its rarity, craftsmanship, and significance in the Simpich story.

A centerpiece addition for advanced collectors and one of the most elusive Simpich Nativity figures ever produced.