By Agnes
Every time I look @ this sculpture I feel JOY! Meticulously handcrafted, vibrant with color, glazing is simply amazing. Many thanks to the artist for creating this work of art.
By Christina
I am so pleased with this piece. It is absolutely amazing with incredible detail. The carving is unbelievable and simply beautiful. I love this piece and I know it will be a family heirloom.
By Sheila
I particularly enjoy the way Guillermo and Eduardo portray the nativity figures in the dress of different regions of their country. The characters also wear sweet, beatific expressions that are quite endearing. I actually bought two of this set, and I look forward to using the second as a Christmas gift.
"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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