Rare Vintage Sheppard and Sheep shops Figurine, 8-1/2" Tall, Italian Nativity Figure

shops Rare vintage Italian Nativity figure
Large figure measures 8-1/2" tall, 8-1/1" wide overall
Excellent condition, no damage or chipped paint on the figure or base
small hole pierced in the "paper bottom"
no markings, but these figures were made in Italy.
Hand painted plaster figure