Handmade Ayacucho Ceramic Folk Art Christmas Retablo Diorama, "Holy Family with the Magi"
Led to Bethlehem by a star in the east, the Three Kings bring precious gifts to the Christ Child. Mary and Joseph stand on either side as a cow and donkey kneel beside the manger. This colorful box depicts the Epiphany from the Christmas story in the Gospel of Matthew. Alejandro Chávez crafts a traditional Ayacucho-style retablo, a diorama housed in a colorful wood box. The images are modeled of ceramic and painted by hand, and the box closes with a leather latch.
- 0.95 kgs
- 2.1 lbs
- Open: 24 cm H x 38 cm W x 8 cm D
- Open: 9.5" H x 15" W x 3.1" D
- Closed: 24 cm H x 18.5 cm W x 8 cm D
- Closed: 9.5" H x 7.25" W x 3.1" D
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Ariane
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05/20/2022
"Beautiful Nativity"





I love this! It stays out all year long. Just gorgeous!
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Blue Nativity, Handmade Wood Retablo Diorama Peruvian Folk Art
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Elizabeth
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05/10/2022
"Perfect for Celebrating Christmas"





Our youngest grandkids love this little all in one nativity. It is sturdy enough that they can handle it without the fear of them breaking it. We have cherished this for many years, and look forward to bringing it out for Christmas for many more years to come!
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- Christmas Decoration
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Brenda
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04/28/2022
"Beautiful craftsmanship"





I got one for myself and one for my sister. So glad I did! Very nice, self contained nativity.
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Gift Occasion:
- This was a gift for: Sister
- Occasion: Christmas

Libby
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03/09/2022
"Gorgeous Gift"





This was ordered as a gift, and I Was more than proud to give it.
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Blue Nativity, Handmade Wood Retablo Diorama Peruvian Folk Art
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Polina
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02/15/2022
"absolutely wonderful"





We received Alejandro Chavezs mirror, and it is absolutely wonderful. Superb craftsmanship, bright colors, delicate style of brushwork, charming characters and composition. What a wonderful piece, looking at it brings me such joy. Mirror was carefully packed and came by mail very promptly.
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- Wall decoration
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Eden Reflection, Wood Nativity Retablo Wall Mirror from Peru
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MARIELA
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01/13/2022
"Beautifil Nativity!"





Beyond expectations. Beautifully crafted. Received on time for Christmas. Very well packed. Highly recommended
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Blue Nativity, Handmade Wood Retablo Diorama Peruvian Folk Art
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