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Julio Gallardo
Handcrafted Ayacucho-style retablo dioramas in The Andes
"I'm very passionate about my new creations since they reflect my Peruvian culture — our traditions, our people, the streets and country of my birth."
"My name is Julio Cesar Gallardo Montoya and I was born in Lima in 1979. I am sincere, sensible and loyal. My career path hasn't been easy and I've been through difficult moments, but I'm proud of... read more
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Mary 04/23/2021
I love this.
Norma 03/30/2021
Centerpiece of my Mantel!
12 items by Julio Gallardo
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Danza de las Tijeras
Tornillo Wood Dance-Themed Retablo by Peruvian Artisans
Danza de las Tijeras, Tornillo Wood Dance-Themed Retablo by Peruvian Artisans
Julio Gallardo
A band plays alongside a scissors dancer within this retablo from Peru. Crafting his subjects from plaster of Paris within a tornillo wood box, Julio Gallardo reflects on one of this country's most... read more$109.99$98.99Artist: Julio Gallardo
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Heart Shop
Handcrafted Wood Retablo with Hearts from Peru
Heart Shop, Handcrafted Wood Retablo with Hearts from Peru
Julio Gallardo
Says Peruvian artist Julio Gallardo, "I love the type of work that I do, since it allows me to form whatever scene, thought, or idea in a wood box and deepen the significance of each... read more$127.99$115.19Artist: Julio Gallardo
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Ask for Her Hand
Romantic Wood and Ceramic Retablo from Peru
Ask for Her Hand, Romantic Wood and Ceramic Retablo from Peru
Julio Gallardo
Crafted from wood and painted by hand with colorful floral motifs, this traditional retablo from Peru is created by Julio Gallardo. Opening with brass hinges, the doors reveal an intricate composition... read more$129.99$103.99Artist: Julio Gallardo
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Colorful Marketplace
Colorful Wood and Ceramic Retablo of Weavers at Market
Colorful Marketplace, Colorful Wood and Ceramic Retablo of Weavers at Market
Julio Gallardo
This beautiful retablo depicts a lively market scene exploding with color. Peruvian artisan Julio Gallardo handcrafts the retablo frame from tornillo wood and paints it a creamy pale yellow with bold... read more$119.99$107.99Artist: Julio Gallardo
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Cantina
Cantina Scene Wood and Ceramic Retablo from Peru
Cantina, Cantina Scene Wood and Ceramic Retablo from Peru
Julio Gallardo
Reveling and having a merry time, a group of bargoers enjoys their drinks in this traditional retablo cantina scene from Peru. Julio Gallardo designs this retablo, crafting the figurines of this bar... read more$119.99$107.99Artist: Julio Gallardo
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Shamans
Handcrafted Retablo Diorama of Peruvian Shamans
Shamans, Handcrafted Retablo Diorama of Peruvian Shamans
Julio Gallardo
Colorful wood doors open onto the shop where traditional shamans and folk healers dispense remedies for body and soul. Animal skins on the wall suggest an Amazon setting in this Andean retablo, or... read more$119.99$107.99Artist: Julio Gallardo
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Vigil in the Cemetery
Cemetery for Day of the Dead Handcrafted Retablo Diorama
Vigil in the Cemetery, Cemetery for Day of the Dead Handcrafted Retablo Diorama
Julio Gallardo
The dead return for a night of earthly pleasures, arising from their graves to eat, drink and be merry. Musicians play their instruments as skeletal figures sing, drink and dance. By Julio Gallardo... read more$117.99$106.19Artist: Julio Gallardo
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Andean Hat Store
Stunning Wood and Ceramic Hat Shop Retablo
Andean Hat Store, Stunning Wood and Ceramic Hat Shop Retablo
Julio Gallardo
This delightful retablo or diorama is the original creation of Peruvian artisan Julio Gallardo. He crafts the retablo from tornillo wood, which is carefully painted by hand with floral motifs. The... read more$454.99$409.49Artist: Julio Gallardo
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Love You to Death
Skull and Heart-Themed Ceramic and Wood Wall Sculpture
Love You to Death, Skull and Heart-Themed Ceramic and Wood Wall Sculpture
Julio Gallardo
Within a shadow box of mohena wood that is hand-painted with colorful floral motifs, a red heart and fierce skull are surrounded by smaller skulls and coffins. Julio Gallardo creates this macabre wall... read more$69.99$62.99Artist: Julio Gallardo
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Nativity in the Highlands
Handcrafted Christmas Manger Scene Retablo Diorama
Nativity in the Highlands, Handcrafted Christmas Manger Scene Retablo Diorama
Julio Gallardo
Watching over their tiny son, young Mary and Joseph are awestruck as they receive the visit of Andean shepherds. All wear the warm clothing of the Peruvian highlands. The Christmas star illuminates... read more$109.99$98.99Artist: Julio Gallardo
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Calavera Wedding
Wedding-Themed Wood and Ceramic Retablo from Peru
Calavera Wedding, Wedding-Themed Wood and Ceramic Retablo from Peru
Julio Gallardo
Crafted from wood and painted by hand with colorful floral motifs, this traditional retablo from Peru is created by Julio Gallardo. Opening with brass hinges, the doors reveal an intricate composition... read more$119.99$107.99Artist: Julio Gallardo
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Busy Textile Market
Handcrafted Andean Textile Market Retablo Diorama
Busy Textile Market, Handcrafted Andean Textile Market Retablo Diorama
Julio Gallardo
This beautiful retablo depicts a lively market stall where Andean textiles are bought and sold. In pre-Hispanic times, Inca weavings were more highly prized than gold and Peruvian textiles carry on... read more$454.99$409.49Artist: Julio Gallardo
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Joseph
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01/23/2022
"This made a wonderful Valentines gift"
The expression, the detail say it all!
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Ask for Her Hand, Romantic Wood and Ceramic Retablo from Peru
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- This was a gift for: Wife
- Occasion: Valentine's Day
Grapeshotcain
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09/04/2021
"Wow! Its cheerful box to look at on the rainy day!"
Love all of his arts. The are unique, delicate but sturdy, and perfect in terms of color choices and combinations, shapes, designs and well proportions. Thank you so much.
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Fruit Shop, Hand-Painted Wood Fruit Shop Retablo from Peru
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Krysti
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07/30/2021
"I love Julios retablos!"
So cute & intricate.
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Fruit Shop, Hand-Painted Wood Fruit Shop Retablo from Peru
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Madge
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04/28/2021
"Fabulous!"
I love this heart piece. Just beautiful to look at. Great workmanship.
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Mary
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04/23/2021
"I love this."
So colorful. Its just beautiful. You can see all the work that went into it.
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Norma
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03/30/2021
"Centerpiece of my Mantel!"
This is exquisite! The details and artistry are gorgeous! You will not be disappointed!
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