By Susan
This retablo is a lovely expression of St. Martins spirituality. It has a very rustic feel even though it has bright colors. I love the little dog and cat at his feet.
By Juanita
Truly amazing in detail and design. It jumped out at me on the website and is breathtaking in actuality. I bought two different retablos from Erika and hope to reorder when back in stock. This one captures sentiments sensed during my recent overland travels through Central America.
By Daniel
This item is colorful and such a perfect example of the work we have come to love over the years from this wonderful country and its artisans. Perfect for my collection and would make a wonderful gift. Sharing the incarnation of Christ as well as a great story of this craft.
"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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