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Delivery EstimateBy Erika Ulloa, this enchanting nativity scene is set in the Peruvian highlands. Alpacas kneel beside the manger where the tiny Christ child is laid on colorful Andean weavings. Little Jesus and the shepherd boys wear traditional apparel. The artisan crafts the wooden box to house this retablo, or diorama, and paints it in vivid colors. The figures are carefully modeled from clay and painted by hand.
- 1.19 kgs
- 2.6 lbs
- Open: 26 cm H x 37 cm W x 14 cm D
- Open: 10.25" H x 14.5" W x 5.5" D
- Closed: 26 cm H x 18 cm W x 9 cm D
- Closed: 10.25" H x 7" W x 3.5" D
- MDF, ceramic
- Signed by the artist
- Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
- Made in Peru.
- Certified and shipped by our office in Peru
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Nanette
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05/03/2017
"Beautiful Nativity"
The workmanship is amazing. I love the detail, especially in the beautiful floral accents.
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Mary
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01/10/2024
"Superb Nativity"
Absolutely delighted with this gorgeous work of art. Delivery was amazing, very fast and the nativity was so well packed and secure. This will be treasured for many years, Thank you.
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Paula
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01/15/2021
"Gorgeous"
Absolutely colorful and stunning. Closed, year round; Opened, during Christmas Season. Blessings.
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Lemuel
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01/26/2020
"Beautiful llamas!"
This retablo incorporates a nice twist on the Christmas story: instead of lambs or camels, we see beautiful llamas giving warmth to the baby Jesus. Jose and Maria are dressed the way you would see them in a Catholic Cathedral, but the baby Jesus looks a little Peruvian to me, wearing his little chullo hat. Theres also a man and woman dressed in traditional Peruvian garments. Theyre the llama keepers. Love the big flowers in the background and around the top and sides of the retablo. This Nativity scene is more beautiful than any mass produced Nativity out there. Really hard to buy as a gift, because youll want to keep it!
Best Uses
- Display it during Christmas or all year around, like I do
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Katherine
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09/23/2017
"Beautiful"
Gorgeous craftsmanship and details, just as described. I love the alpacas!
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Rodney
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01/03/2024
"Nice Retablo !"
Nice retablo by a very skilled artist. Carefully packaged for safe shipping ! Thank you !
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Virgin of La Puerta, Hand-Painted Wood and Ceramic Retablo of Mother Mary
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Rodney
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06/16/2023
"Beautiful Retablo !!!"
Beautiful retablo of Christ by highly skilled artist Erika Ulloa ! Perfect for personal devotions ! Carefully packaged for safe delivery. Thank you !!
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Passion of Jesus, Ceramic and Wood Christian Retablo from Peru
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Sheila
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04/26/2023
"Christ, the Prince of Peace"
With her usual consummate artistry and imagination, Erika Ulloa offers a prayer for peace in her depiction of the birth of the Christ Child changing soldiers from agents of war into bringers of aid and comfort. For me at least, this takes just another nativity scene in my collection to an instrument of contemplation and of motivation for working for social change. It is a true work of art, that changes the viewer.
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Sheila
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04/26/2023
"La Tunantada"
Erica Ulua brings both great imagination and great skill to her retablos. La Tunantada is the fourth of her lovely works that I have purchased. All have been been nativity scenes of one sort or another.
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Patrick
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03/08/2023
"Magnifico"
Acabo de recibir mi retablo. Estoy muy feliz, es muy hermoso. Agradezco el trabajo muy prolijo tanto por los músicos esqueléticos como por su pintura. Me gustan especialmente los detalles de los gorros y el pelo de plumas. Me gusta mucho su trabajo Sra. Erika Ulloa
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- Décoration
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Mary
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01/02/2023
"New cherished item"
This arrived before Christmas. Bought as a gift for myself but my friends are amazed by it. Will always be on display in my home.
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