Name: Wood retablo, Saint Martin de Porres
SKU: 203941

Chapel of Huamanga Retablo

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

The energy of the land emanates from this expression of Peruvian folk art, while a divine scene above sanctifies the labors of rural Peru. Known as a retablo, this piece reflects the passion and talent of Alejandro Chavez. He crafts the frame by hand, creating shelves to display his tiny ceramic figures painted to joyous perfection.

£106.34 Wholesale

£125.29 £106.34
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Peruvian Christmas Retablo

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

This colorful box depicts the first Christmas. Alejandro Chávez crafts a traditional retablo (diorama) in the regional style of Ayacucho. The Holy Family and shepherds are modeled of clay and painted by hand. Beneath them, villagers harvest the fruit of the prickly pear cactus.

£53.47 Wholesale

£61.13 £53.47
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Night in Bethlehem Nativity-Themed Retablo

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

This wonderful folk art retablo is from Alejandro Chavez in Peru. The nativity-themed retablo is crafted by hand from wood and ceramic, with faux leather hinges on the doors. Such retablos were inspired by the altarpieces first brought to Peru by Spanish conquerors.

£38.60 Wholesale

£43.09 £38.60
Saint Martin de Porres Handmade Wood Retablo Sculpture

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

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 sick outside the convent. Chávez crafts the wooden box to house this retablo, or diorama, and paints it in bright colors. The figures are carefully modeled from ceramic plaster and painted by hand.

£45.57 Wholesale

£54.12 £45.57
Te Amo Romantic Folk Art Retablo

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

This adorable retablo is the original creation of Alejandro Chavez in Peru. The wood and ceramic folk art accent features two levels. On the top, two Andean sweethearts express their love for each other; while on the bottom, hand-crafted hearts are painted with 'Te Amo' (I love you). Retablos like this were inspired by the altarpieces first brought to Peru by Spanish conquerors.

£36.19 Wholesale

£41.09 £36.19
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Mary Handmade Wood Retablo of the Virgin Mary from Peru

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

Known as Our Lady of Guadalupe, this depiction of mother Mary is popular in South American cultures. Peruvian artisan Alejandro Chavez creates this traditional retablo, crafted of wood with hand-painted floral motifs around the edges. Inside, Mary and baby Jesus are crafted from ceramic paste and given a hand-painted finish.

£55.76 Wholesale

£70.16 £55.76
Blue Christmas Christmas Nativity Retablo Folk Art Handmade in Peru

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

This colorful box depicts the first Christmas. Alejandro Chávez crafts a traditional retablo (diorama) in the regional style of Ayacucho. The Holy Family and the three kings are modeled of clay and painted by hand. Beneath them, villagers harvest the red fruit of the prickly pear cactus.

£44.22 Wholesale

£50.11 £44.22
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Nativity Scene Christianity Wood Retablo Folk Art from the Andes

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

This colorful box holds a Christmas surprise. Opening the doors reveals a nativity scene in three dimensions. Alejandro Chávez crafts a traditional retablo (diorama) in the regional style of Ayacucho. The Holy Family and the three kings are modeled of clay and painted by hand. A cow and donkey crowd close to the straw-filled manger.

£49.24 Wholesale

£52.11 £49.24
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Party of Masks Retablo Folk Art Wall Mirror

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

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. Known as a retablo, the diorama's intricate hand-shaped figurines are housed in a colorful wood chest.

£50.93 Wholesale

£54.12 £50.93
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Celebrating the Birth Peruvian Folk Art Wood Retablo

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

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. Alejandro Chavez crafts this retablo altar entirely by hand, constructing a wood frame to house delicately painted figures.

£46.69 Wholesale

£50.11 £46.69
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colourful Marketplace colourful Wood and Ceramic Retablo of Weavers at Market

Julio Gallardo

(20)

This beautiful retablo depicts a lively market scene exploding with colour. Peruvian artisan Julio Gallardo handcrafts the retablo frame from tornillo wood and paints it a creamy pale yellow with bold orange and blue flowers and warm brown trim. Inside, ceramic figurines, meticulously painted, manage a market stall selling woven textiles. Miniature woven cloth in bright colours and bold patterns hang above the market sellers. The retablo can be displayed on a table or hung on a wall by the metal hanger on the back.

£131.58 Wholesale

£139.32 £131.58
Festive Rites Hand-Painted Ceramic Nativity Retablo from Peru

Jose Ramos

(3)

This handcrafted retablo by Jose Ramos sets the first Christmas in the Peruvians. Graceful three-dimensional flowers and vines cover both sides of the doors. Inside, a shepherds and a llama accompany the Holy Family as celebrate the baby in the manger. The entire diorama is awash in rich earthen tones.

£155.72 Wholesale

£183.42 £155.72
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Heart Shop, Handcrafted Wood Retablo with Hearts from Peru

Julio Gallardo

(20)

£127.34 Wholesale

£134.31 £127.34
Afterlife Love, Peruvian Day of the Dead Style Hand-Painted Ceramic Retablo

Jose Ramos

(3)

£120.63 Wholesale

£134.31 £120.63
Yawar Fiesta, Folk Art Wood Retablo Sculpture from Peru

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

£60.76 Wholesale

£72.16 £60.76
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Andean Bullfight, Hand Crafted Andean Wood Bullfight Retablo

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

£300.27 Wholesale

£375.88 £300.27
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Blue Nativity, Handmade Wood Retablo Diorama Peruvian Folk Art

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

£40.20 Wholesale

£45.10 £40.20
Virgin of Guadalupe, Religious Retablo Sculpture Handamade in Peru

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

£53.17 Wholesale

£63.14 £53.17
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Virgin Mary, Painted Wood Retablo Andes Folk Art Handmade in Peru

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

£50.93 Wholesale

£54.12 £50.93
Chapel of Quinua, Collectible Peruvian Wood Multicolor Retablo Sculpture

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

£48.25 Wholesale

£54.12 £48.25
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Mask Collection, Unique Wood Retablo Folk Art Mask Theme Sculpture

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

£67.91 Wholesale

£72.16 £67.91
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Christmas with Musicians, Handcrafted Christmas Retablo Diorama Nativity Scene

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

£35.74 Wholesale

£45.10 £35.74
Blue Andean Christmas, Handcrafted Christian Theme Christmas Retablo Diorama

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

£45.57 Wholesale

£54.12 £45.57
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Nativity in the Highlands, Handcrafted Christmas Manger Scene Retablo Diorama

Julio Gallardo

(20)

£135.83 Wholesale

£143.33 £135.83
Chapel of Santa Ana, Folk Art Retablo Peruvian Nativity Scene

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

£39.31 Wholesale

£45.10 £39.31
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Chapel of Bethlehem, Fair Trade Folk Art Retablo Mirror

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

£101.87 Wholesale

£107.24 £101.87
Scenes from My Land, Handcrafted Religious Retablo Diorama Andean Folk Art

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

£53.17 Wholesale

£63.14 £53.17
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Jesus Spoke of Peace, Fair Trade Nativity Scene Retablo Wood Sculpture

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

£40.20 Wholesale

£45.10 £40.20
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Love Divine, Handcrafted Retablo Nativity Scene Wall Mirror from Peru

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

£46.69 Wholesale

£50.11 £46.69
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Retablos, Christmas Ornaments Nativity Scene Set of 5 Handmade in Peru

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

£26.80 Wholesale

£36.08 £26.80
Ayacucho Birth, Retablo-Style Nativity Wood Wall Mirror from Peru

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

£45.57 Wholesale

£54.12 £45.57
Celebrating the Season, Hand-Painted Retablo Nativity Ornaments (Set of 4)

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

£26.58 Wholesale

£32.07 £26.58
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Holy Family with the Magi, Handmade Ayacucho Ceramic Folk Art Christmas Retablo Diorama

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

£40.20 Wholesale

£45.10 £40.20
Party in the Cemetery, Hand-Painted Day of the Dead Ceramic Retablo from Peru

Jose Ramos

(3)

£160.85 Wholesale

£179.41 £160.85
Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Handmade Folk Art Retablo Sculpture of the Virgen del Carmen

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

£37.97 Wholesale

£45.10 £37.97
Cross of Lamentation, Hand Made Religious Wood Retablo Diorama Andean Folk Art

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

£40.20 Wholesale

£45.10 £40.20
Virgin of La Puerta, Hand-Painted Wood and Ceramic Retablo of Mother Mary

Erika Ulloa

(41)

£76.40 Wholesale

£85.19 £76.40
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Children at Play, Hand-Painted Wood Retablo Wall Mirror Crafted in Peru

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

£50.93 Wholesale

£54.12 £50.93
Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Hand Made Religious Wood Sculpture from Peru

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

£60.76 Wholesale

£72.16 £60.76
Tuna Harvest, Collectible Folk Art Wood Retablo Photo Frame (4x6)

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

£42.89 Wholesale

£54.12 £42.89
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Scenes from the Andes, Folk Art Wood Mirror with Folk Art Scenes

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

£135.83 Wholesale

£143.33 £135.83
Great Day, Nativity scene

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

£41.77 Wholesale

£50.11 £41.77
Blessed Are Those Who Come, Nativity scene

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

£26.58 Wholesale

£32.07 £26.58
Little Carnaval, Hand Made Folk Art Mirror from Peru

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

£48.25 Wholesale

£54.12 £48.25
Holy Birth, Handcrafted Wood Nativity Religious Sculpture

Francis Agbete

(67)

£170.39 Wholesale

£170.39
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African Palm House, Wood Nativity Scene

Francis Agbete

(67)

£174.40 Wholesale

£174.40
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Nativity Reflection, Nativity-Themed Wood and Ceramic Wall Mirror from Peru

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

£32.17 Wholesale

£36.08 £32.17
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Nativity, Hand Made Religious Wood Christmas Ornaments (Set of 4)

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

£28.59 Wholesale

£36.08 £28.59

Featured Reviews

Retablo, 'Chapel of Quinua'

Daniel

Sep 28, 2017

Quintessential artistry from Peru

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.

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Retablo, 'Chapel of Huamanga'

Gail

Mar 30, 2021

Beautiful Creche Retablo

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.

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Wood retablo, 'Saint Martin de Porres'

Susan

Jan 2, 2017

Both bright and rustic

This retablo is a lovely expression of St. Martin's spirituality. It has a very rustic feel even though it has bright colors. I love the little dog and cat at his feet.

Nice!