By STEPHEN
This retablo by Erika Ulloa is SO BEAUTIFUL. A Burst of color when the doors of the retablo are opened. All the animals & birds surrounding the Holy family are Magnificent!!!
By Daniella
I am so excited we decided to buy this nativity set this Christmas! It was by far the cutest we could find and it did not disappoint! It was also our first time purchasing from Novica, items arrived in perfect condition with a super nice note from the artisan and earlier than expected! This was great! Thank you!
By Martha
Just what I expected. Charming example of the joy of Christ's birth. I like that this shows that ALL nations own the wonder of the birth of Christ.
"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 specialises in creating retablos, a kind of reverent diorama-altar typical of the Ayacucho region of... read more
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