Hand-carved wood automaton depicts an entire village

I don't know much about this incredible automaton other than the title of the video, Slovenský betlém. The entire thing is wood, carved by masters of the craft. Everything in the village is animated: sawyers, farmers, farriers, cobblers, coopers, threshers, spinners, miners, weavers, carpenters, potters, vintners, washers, diners, musicians, worshipers, assorted animals, and children playing. I'm certain I missed many things too! Amazing. Beautiful. Just...wow.

[ Thanks Karin! ]

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