This is so well crafted. I love the colors and "he" will join my myriad of other Eastern statues and Indian pieces.
Ashish Mehta is a wonderful carver. I looked for years before I decided on this particular Ganesha. Truly lovely.
I started collecting Nativities from around the world through a few years ago and have never been disappointed. 'Dream of Love' is adorable, exactly as I expected. Arrived perfectly packaged with a sweet note from the artist. I am very happy.
For past two years have hosted a "Nativity Open House" with depictions from many countries/cultures. I especially like the cultural reference of the hat shop below. Just as many of us learn the story of room made for the Holy Family in the animal's shelter, this shows room made for the birth and adoration of Jesus where a family makes their livelihood.
"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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