By Jack
It's been prominently displayed for nearly 10 years and I still enjoy finding little nuances of the masks.
By indigogirl17
I purchased this amazing retablo for my feminist daughter in law, who has a heart for women of color and the struggles of poor women. This statement of support for disappeared and at risk women is a powerful statement
By Julia
This is a wonderful story of the people in a miniature way. The many aspects of the community that are livelihood are represented. I love this retablo.
"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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