wearable art (8 items)
Party of Masks
Retablo Folk Art Wall Mirror
Party of Masks, Retablo Folk Art Wall Mirror
Alejandro Chavez
This mirror reflects the festive traditions of the Andes, when people wear colorful and sometimes mystical masks to celebrate their patron saint. Alejandro Chávez crafts each mask by hand of ceramic.... read more$75.99CADArtist: Alejandro Chavez
Christmas by Starlight
Handcrafted Peruvian Folk Art Christmas Retablo Diorama
Christmas by Starlight, Handcrafted Peruvian Folk Art Christmas Retablo Diorama
Alejandro Chavez
A colorful box opens to reveal a nativity scene. Kneeling in starlight, Mary and Joseph welcome the newborn Christ child along with a shepherd in Andean dress. Alejandro Chávez crafts a traditional... read more$69.99CADArtist: Alejandro Chavez
Virgin of Guadalupe
Religious Retablo Sculpture Handamade in Peru
Virgin of Guadalupe, Religious Retablo Sculpture Handamade in Peru
Alejandro Chavez
Surrounded by flowers, the Virgin of Guadalupe is queen of the heavens. She first appeared in Mexico in 1531 and, as proof of her visit, caused roses to bloom at the site. Named Patron Saint of the... read more$82.99CADArtist: Alejandro Chavez
Celebrating the Birth
Peruvian Folk Art Wood Retablo
Celebrating the Birth, Peruvian Folk Art Wood Retablo
Alejandro Chavez
Floral doors hide a scene of eternal attraction – the birth of the Baby Jesus. The Three Wise Men accompany Mary and Joseph, every figure attired in the typical clothing of the Peruvian Andes.... read more$69.99CADArtist: Alejandro Chavez
Equality
colourful Wood and Ceramic Retablo Celebrating Equality
Equality, colourful Wood and Ceramic Retablo Celebrating Equality
Erika Ulloa
Artisan Erika Ulloa of Peru designs a wood and ceramic retablo expressing one of the most important themes of our day, equality. The interior of the retablo is filled with handcrafted ceramic people... read more$120.99CADArtist: Erika Ulloa
Cross of Lamentation
Hand Made Religious Wood Retablo Diorama Andean Folk Art
Cross of Lamentation, Hand Made Religious Wood Retablo Diorama Andean Folk Art
Alejandro Chavez
After Christ's death on the cross, the image itself came to be venerated as one of the most important Christian symbols. Alejandro Chávez shows an empty cross, graced with a portrait of Jesus. Ladders... read more$66.99CADArtist: Alejandro Chavez
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Handmade Folk Art Retablo Sculpture of the Virgen del Carmen
Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Handmade Folk Art Retablo Sculpture of the Virgen del Carmen
Alejandro Chavez
Wearing an elaborate crown, Our Lady of Mount Carmel extends her arms in benediction. Alejandro Chávez portrays the Madonna named for Mount Carmel in the Holy Land, where a chapel was built in her... read more$55.99CADArtist: Alejandro Chavez
Afterlife Canteen
Hand-Painted Ceramic Day of the Dead Style Retablo from Peru
Afterlife Canteen, Hand-Painted Ceramic Day of the Dead Style Retablo from Peru
Jose Ramos
This vibrant retablo showcases a group of skeletons that rise from their eternal dreams and return for a night of earthly pleasures, eating, drinking and celebrating their lives and memories. Evoking... read more$191.99CADArtist: Jose Ramos