Alejandro Chávez recreates the nativity scene in remembrance of St. Anthony of Assisi's original depiction. He is credited with the first nativity scene in an Italian grotto featuring humans and live animals. Chávez crafts the colorful ceramic retablo by hand featuring Mary Joseph and the Baby Jesus surrounded by devout shepherds. A cow and a donkey lie next to Jesus keeping a loyal watch over Him.

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This colorful box depicts Christmas in Quinua a small town in the province of Huamanga. Alejandro Chávez crafts a traditional retablo (diorama) in the regional style of Ayacucho. The Holy Family and the three kings are modeled of clay and painted by hand. Beneath them folk singers and dancers celebrate the nativity.

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Watching over their tiny son Mary and Joseph smile as the three kings bring offerings to the Christ child. Alejandro Chávez portrays the Epiphany in three dimensions. This traditional diorama is known as a retablo; each figurine is modeled and painted by hand.

Price: $38.95

This colorful box holds a Christmas surprise. Opening the doors reveals a nativity scene in three dimensions. Alejandro Chávez crafts a traditional retablo (diorama) in the regional style of Ayacucho. The Holy Family and the three kings are modeled of clay and painted by hand. A cow and donkey crowd close to the straw-filled manger.

Price: $32.95

Cradling little Jesus in her arms the Virgin of Mount Carmel smiles with maternal love. Alejandro Chávez portrays the Madonna named for Mount Carmel in the Holy Land where a chapel was built in her honor before her Assumption into heaven. In 1251 she appeared in England offering favors and protection to those who wear her scapular. Also known as Immaculate Virgin and Star of the Sea she inspired the Carmelite order. This traditional diorama is... (Read More)

Price: $37.95