art sculptures (9 items)
Celebrating the Birth
Peruvian Folk Art Wood Retablo
Celebrating the Birth, Peruvian Folk Art Wood Retablo
Alejandro Chavez
Floral doors hide a scene of eternal attraction – the birth of the Baby Jesus. The Three Wise Men accompany Mary and Joseph, every figure attired in the typical clothing of the Peruvian Andes.... read more$49.99Artist: Alejandro Chavez
Saint Martin de Porres
Handmade Wood Retablo Sculpture
Saint Martin de Porres, Handmade Wood Retablo Sculpture
Alejandro Chavez
Alejandro Chávez depicts Saint Martín de Porres, a Dominican brother born in Lima in 1579. Trained in the medical arts, Martin worked in the convent infirmary but also showed great compassion to the... read more$49.99Artist: Alejandro Chavez
Virgin of Guadalupe
Religious Retablo Sculpture Handamade in Peru
Virgin of Guadalupe, Religious Retablo Sculpture Handamade in Peru
Alejandro Chavez
Surrounded by flowers, the Virgin of Guadalupe is queen of the heavens. She first appeared in Mexico in 1531 and, as proof of her visit, caused roses to bloom at the site. Named Patron Saint of the... read more$59.99Artist: Alejandro Chavez
Blue Nativity
Handmade Wood Retablo Diorama Peruvian Folk Art
Blue Nativity, Handmade Wood Retablo Diorama Peruvian Folk Art
Alejandro Chavez
Watching over their tiny son, Mary and Joseph smile. Above them, the three kings bring offerings to the Christ child. Shepherds worship and angels sing in the heavens above. Alejandro Chávez portrays... read more$44.99Artist: Alejandro Chavez
Virgin Mary
Painted Wood Retablo Andes Folk Art Handmade in Peru
Virgin Mary, Painted Wood Retablo Andes Folk Art Handmade in Peru
Alejandro Chavez
Surrounded by an array of flowers, rays of light burst in a halo about the Virgin Mary. Alejandro Chávez shows her expression of loving concern for her son, Jesus, and for mankind. Known as a retablo... read more$47.99Artist: Alejandro Chavez
Cross of Lamentation
Hand Made Religious Wood Retablo Diorama Andean Folk Art
Cross of Lamentation, Hand Made Religious Wood Retablo Diorama Andean Folk Art
Alejandro Chavez
After Christ's death on the cross, the image itself came to be venerated as one of the most important Christian symbols. Alejandro Chávez shows an empty cross, graced with a portrait of Jesus. Ladders... read more$47.99Artist: Alejandro Chavez
Chapel of Quinua
Collectible Peruvian Wood Multicolor Retablo Sculpture
Chapel of Quinua, Collectible Peruvian Wood Multicolor Retablo Sculpture
Alejandro Chavez
Celestial scenes inhabit the upper composition of this altar, as figures in traditional Andean attire celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ beneath a rich, floral canopy. This form of Peruvian folk art... read more$54.99Artist: Alejandro Chavez
Blue Andean Christmas
Handcrafted Christian Theme Christmas Retablo Diorama
Blue Andean Christmas, Handcrafted Christian Theme Christmas Retablo Diorama
Alejandro Chavez
Watching over their tiny son, Mary and Joseph smile as shepherds worship in the blue Andean night. Beneath, an Andean hat shop offers sombreros for sale. Alejandro Chávez portrays the scenes on two... read more$54.99Artist: Alejandro Chavez
Happy Dance
Wood and Plaster Dance Retablo from Peru
Happy Dance, Wood and Plaster Dance Retablo from Peru
Jesus Urbano
Exquisitely hand-painted floral motifs decorate the doors of this wood retablo. Colorful plaster figurines engage in a traditional dance inside the Andean diorama by Jesus Urbano.$57.99Artist: Jesus Urbano