Retablo, "Peruvian Christmas"
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.
- 0.57 kgs
- 1.3 lbs
- Open: 23.5 cm H x 26 cm W x 4.5 cm D
- Open: 9.25" H x 10.25" W x 1.8" D
- Closed: 23.5 cm H x 12.5 cm W x 5 cm D
- Closed: 9.25" H x 4.9" W x 2" D
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Gerard
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01/31/2023
"Beautiful Retablo"
The retablo is well designed and painted. It is a beautiful addition to the house.
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Sarah
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12/31/2022
"Special Keepsake"
This is a well made unique piece. I love the design of it.
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Blue Nativity, Handmade Wood Retablo Diorama Peruvian Folk Art
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Paula
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10/19/2022
"Beautiful!"
This is the third piece I have bought from Alejandro Chavez. His retablos are so detailed and exquisitely made. After my brother saw my Little Carnival retablo he wanted one. So I purchased the Fiesta in My Homeland for him as an early Christmas gift. Needless to say...he loves it!
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Fiesta in My Homeland, Mirror
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Gift Occasion:
- This was a gift for: Brother
- Occasion: Christmas

Paul
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10/12/2022
"Alejandro Chavez"
Alejandro Chavez Work is wonderful!
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Paul
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09/01/2022
"Brilliant Artist"
I am adding my fourth Alejandro Chavez Retablo to my collection because each one is filled with love and beauty and whenever I view them they always bring a smile to my face. Stunning hand wrought figures.
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Barbara
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07/05/2022
"Collectors item"
Sophisticated folk art.
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Eden Reflection, Wood Nativity Retablo Wall Mirror from Peru
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"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