Three Kings Christmas-Themed Ayacucho Retablo from Peru, "The Magi Bring Gifts"
Guided by a great star in the East, the Three Kings make their way to Bethlehem to meet a newborn king. Alejandro Chavez tells a portion of the Bible's Christmas story in this charming nativity scene. The traditional Ayacucho-style diorama is known as a retablo, and each figurine is individually modeled and painted by hand.
The diorama can be displayed on a tabletop or on the wall.
- 0.52 kgs
- 1.1 lbs
- 22.5 cm H x 19 cm W x 5 cm D
- 8.75" H x 7.5" W x 2" D
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Dr. Ray VanSickle
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05/28/2022
"muy bonitos"
son muy bonitos y perfectos por la Navidad
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Dr. Ray VanSickle
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05/28/2022
"beautiful Christmas decorations"
excellent addition for Christmas
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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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- 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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