I collect Nativity scenes made in different countries with different ethnic themes. This is the only Eskimo one i have. Just adorable and not huge. As I have so many now, I really appreciate the smaller size. Always like the different interpretation of the animals with the different ethnic scenes and just love the polar bears and penguin. Highly recommend for both quality of workmanship and unique interpretation.
This is a very detailed, beautiful retablo rendition of the nativity story with colorful details from S. American culture. It has been displayed many times at the annual Christmas Creche Exhibit held every year in Palo Alto, CA. I am proud to have it as part of my nativity collection.
"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 specializes in creating retablos, a kind of reverent diorama-altar typical of the Ayacucho region of... read more
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