ceramic diorama (15 items)
Holy Week
Handcrafted Christian Theme Easter Retablo Diorama
Holy Week, Handcrafted Christian Theme Easter Retablo Diorama
Alejandro Chavez
Crafted by hand, this retablo tells the story of Easter in four scenes. Alejandro Chávez depicts Christ's triumphant entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday and, just above, Jesus on the cross where the... read more£94.90Artist: Alejandro Chavez
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£45.95Artist: Alejandro Chavez
Carnival Mask Shop
Hand-Painted Ceramic Carnival Retablo from Peru
Carnival Mask Shop, Hand-Painted Ceramic Carnival Retablo from Peru
Jose Ramos
Evoking the Day of the Dead, this exciting retablo depicts a group of skeletons peddling their handcrafted carnival masks. Jose Ramos designs the diorama, crafting it of wood with hand-painted ceramic... read more£179.82Artist: Jose Ramos
Sweet Cat in Pink
Hand-Painted Pink Ceramic Cat Figurine with Floral Motif
Sweet Cat in Pink, Hand-Painted Pink Ceramic Cat Figurine with Floral Motif
Elva Florez
"My creations are inspired by the Ayacucho retablos, which are decorative dioramas with hand-modeled figures in bright and neon colours," says Peru's Elva Florez. She designs a vivid ceramic... read more£18.97£16.96Artist: Elva Florez
Chota Nativity
Peruvian Retablo Sculpture of the Nativity in Chota Style
Chota Nativity, Peruvian Retablo Sculpture of the Nativity in Chota Style
Erika Ulloa
This retablo sculpture is designed and made by Erika Ulloa in Peru. It is nativity scene but with the personages dressed in the traditional attire of the town of Chota. He fashions the ceramic... read more£94.90Artist: Erika Ulloa
Andean Bullfight
Hand Crafted Andean Wood Bullfight Retablo
Andean Bullfight, Hand Crafted Andean Wood Bullfight Retablo
Alejandro Chavez
Set between a nativity scene and a band of traditional musicians, a bullfight takes place in the Andes. Spectators gather around while the tradition and color of the corrida de toros – running of the... read more£396.61Artist: Alejandro Chavez
Virgin Mary
Painted Wood Retablo Andes Folk Art Handmade in Peru
Virgin Mary, Painted Wood Retablo Andes Folk Art Handmade in Peru
Alejandro Chavez
Surrounded by an array of flowers, rays of light burst in a halo about the Virgin Mary. Alejandro Chávez shows her expression of loving concern for her son, Jesus, and for mankind. Known as a retablo... read more£45.95Artist: Alejandro Chavez
Saint Martin de Porres
Handmade Wood Retablo Sculpture
Saint Martin de Porres, Handmade Wood Retablo Sculpture
Alejandro Chavez
Alejandro Chávez depicts Saint Martín de Porres, a Dominican brother born in Lima in 1579. Trained in the medical arts, Martin worked in the convent infirmary but also showed great compassion to the... read more£47.94Artist: 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£132.86Artist: Jose Ramos
Love for All Eternity
Day of the Dead Themed Afterlife Wedding Ceramic Retablo
Love for All Eternity, Day of the Dead Themed Afterlife Wedding Ceramic Retablo
Jose Ramos
Romantic love, that universal feeling that unites two people in life and also in the afterlife, is the inspiration behind Peruvian artisan Jose Ramos’ remarkable retablo where that powerful emotion is... read more£75.92Artist: Jose Ramos
Together until the End
Day of the Dead Style Afterlife Wedding Ceramic Retablo
Together until the End, Day of the Dead Style Afterlife Wedding Ceramic Retablo
Jose Ramos
The profound and timeless emotion of romantic love, which unites two individuals in both life and the afterlife, serves as the driving force behind this extraordinary retablo depicting two skeletons... read more£73.92Artist: Jose Ramos
Busy Textile Market
Handcrafted Andean Textile Market Retablo Diorama
Busy Textile Market, Handcrafted Andean Textile Market Retablo Diorama
Julio Gallardo
This beautiful retablo depicts a lively market stall where Andean textiles are bought and sold. In pre-Hispanic times, Inca weavings were more highly prized than gold and Peruvian textiles carry on... read more£432.58Artist: Julio Gallardo
Blue Andean Christmas
Handcrafted Christian Theme Christmas Retablo Diorama
Blue Andean Christmas, Handcrafted Christian Theme Christmas Retablo Diorama
Alejandro Chavez
Watching over their tiny son, Mary and Joseph smile as shepherds worship in the blue Andean night. Beneath, an Andean hat shop offers sombreros for sale. Alejandro Chávez portrays the scenes on two... read more£51.94Artist: Alejandro Chavez
Yawar Fiesta
Folk Art Wood Retablo Sculpture from Peru
Yawar Fiesta, Folk Art Wood Retablo Sculpture from Peru
Alejandro Chavez
Celebrating the condor and its impressive size and strength, the yawar ("blood" in Quechua) fiesta takes place in Peru's Apurimac and Ayacucho regions. The condor represents the people of... read more£75.92Artist: Alejandro Chavez
Scenes from My Land
Handcrafted Religious Retablo Diorama Andean Folk Art
Scenes from My Land, Handcrafted Religious Retablo Diorama Andean Folk Art
Alejandro Chavez
This colorful retablo by Alejandro Chávez houses six scenes taken from Andean beliefs and customs. The first features local animals, followed by Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. The third shelf... read more£61.93Artist: Alejandro Chavez