Hand-carved Bethlehem olive wood portrait bust of Jesus Christ, 8.2 inches tall and 500 grams. Carved by Zuluf master artisans in our family workshop in Bethlehem from solid Holy Land olive wood. A Christ bust draws the viewer's eye directly to the face of Jesus, making it a powerful focal point for personal prayer, meditation, contemplation, and lectio divina. Unlike a full-figure sculpture, the bust intensifies the relational, face-to-face quality of devotion. The piece honors the Holy Face of Jesus tradition, the Sacred Face devotion, and the centuries-old Christian iconography of Christ Pantocrator across both Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox traditions. Suited for the home altar, prayer corner, study desk, monastic cell, parish office, retreat center, seminary chapel, theology school, or sacred art collection. Pairs naturally with crucifixes, icons, Bibles, candle holders, and other Christian devotional pieces. Year-round display. Treasured as a meaningful gift for ordination, religious profession, baptism, RCIA, Catholic graduation, sympathy, retirement, anniversaries, pastor or clergy appreciation, sacred art collectors, and major liturgical seasons including Easter, Good Friday, and Holy Week. Particularly appropriate for those who pray the Stations of the Cross, observe Eucharistic adoration, or maintain a daily Holy Hour. Each bust is signed by the artisan and arrives with a Certificate of Authenticity confirming Bethlehem provenance. Olive wood is dense and durable; it develops a deeper patina with age. Wipe with a soft dry cloth; apply a thin coat of olive oil once or twice a year to nourish the grain. Zuluf is a family workshop of 20 master carvers in Bethlehem. Every piece is hand-carved using techniques passed through generations. Olive wood comes from sustainably pruned trees, never felled, supporting both the ancient groves and the Christian artisan families who depend on this craft.