Peruvian Folk Art Wood
(91 items)Featured Reviews on Peruvian Folk Art Wood
Retablo, 'Scenes from My Land'
By Julia
Wonderfull Retablo
This is a wonderful story of the people in a miniature way. The many aspects of the community that are livelihood are represented. I love this retablo.
Wood and ceramic retablo, 'Animal Orchestra'
By Stephanie
Exquisite artistry
The care with which the artist worked is so very evident in this piece. It is darkly comic, with a band of horned creatures playing a musical tune on various instruments. I love it
Reverse painted glass jewelry box, 'Flying Hummingbirds'
By Nicholas
Beautiful Design and Attention to Detail
The Asunta Pelaez flying Hummingbirds 6-drawer jewelry box is a delight. The quality of the painting is extraordinary, and the overall craftsmanship of the box is of very high quality and shows the attention to detail of this artist.Could not be happier with this unique, beautiful work of art. Anyone who appreciates artistic quality will be thrilled with Asuntas designs.The box was well packed and delivered promptly.
Featured Artist
"Over the years, I perfected my abilities and became a master retablo craftsman. In some, I depict Biblical scenes and, in others, everyday life in the Andes."
Alejandro Chavez was born in Lima in 1956. He specializes in creating retablos, a kind of reverent diorama-altar typical of the Ayacucho region of... read more
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