I’ve always wanted one of these colorful retablos and am so happy I waited for this one. Love Alejandro’s work and just purchased another. Thank you and blessings to you and yours.
Absolutely beautiful carved Nativity Scene! This piece of art will certainly remain a treasure and stay in the family forever! This carving is so beautiful that my wife decided it will remain on our wall all year long and not come out for just the Christmas Season! A work of art!!!
"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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