Name: Retablo, Scenes from My Land
SKU: 147828

Celebrating the Birth Peruvian Folk Art Wood Retablo

Alejandro Chavez

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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. Alejandro Chavez crafts this retablo altar entirely by hand, constructing a wood frame to house delicately painted figures.

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Holy Week Handcrafted Christian Theme Easter Retablo Diorama

Alejandro Chavez

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Crafted by hand, this retablo tells the story of Easter in four scenes. Alejandro Chávez depicts Christ's triumphant entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday and, just above, Jesus on the cross where the devout file past in a religious procession. Mary and the disciples grieve his death by candlelight. Yet he rises again and ascends into heaven. Known as a retablo, this traditional diorama is housed in a colorful chest crafted of wood and painted. Chávez carefully models each figure from ceramic plaster and paints them all by hand.

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Saint Martin de Porres Handmade Wood Retablo Sculpture

Alejandro Chavez

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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 sick outside the convent. Chávez crafts the wooden box to house this retablo, or diorama, and paints it in bright colors. The figures are carefully modeled from ceramic plaster and painted by hand.

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Scenes from My Land Handcrafted Religious Retablo Diorama Andean Folk Art

Alejandro Chavez

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This colorful retablo by Alejandro Chávez houses six scenes taken from Andean beliefs and customs. The first features local animals, followed by Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. The third shelf features Andean shepherds followed by the traditional Hat Dance. The fifth scene is about picking prickly pears in Ayacucho and the last scene portrays a local celebratory dance. Each ceramic figurine is crafted and painted by hand.

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Mary Handmade Wood Retablo of the Virgin Mary from Peru

Alejandro Chavez

(202)

Known as Our Lady of Guadalupe, this depiction of mother Mary is popular in South American cultures. Peruvian artisan Alejandro Chavez creates this traditional retablo, crafted of wood with hand-painted floral motifs around the edges. Inside, Mary and baby Jesus are crafted from ceramic paste and given a hand-painted finish.

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Blue Andean Christmas Handcrafted Christian Theme Christmas Retablo Diorama

Alejandro Chavez

(202)

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 levels in three dimensions. This traditional diorama is known as a retablo; each figurine is modeled and painted by hand.

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Cross of Lamentation Hand Made Religious Wood Retablo Diorama Andean Folk Art

Alejandro Chavez

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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 reach to beams where ofrendas (offerings) have been placed. Figures in traditional Andean dress kneel below the cross, their eyes lifted in devout prayer. Known as a retablo, this traditional diorama is housed in a colorful chest crafted of wood and painted. Chávez carefully models each figure from ceramic plaster and paints them by hand; the retablo receives an antique finish.

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Chinchero Nativity Handcrafted Peruvian Nativity Retablo

Erika Ulloa

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This marvelous retablo from Erika Ulloa depicts figures clad in the traditional dress of Chinchero, in the Cusco region of Peru. They celebrate the birth of baby Jesus, accompanied by two llamas. The retablo is crafted from wood and ceramic and meticulously painted by hand.

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Christmas Joy Wood and ceramic nativity scene

Erika Ulloa

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An angel hovers above the manger where the newborn Christ child rests to sing a song of Christmas joy. By Erika Ulloa, this beautiful nativity scene is set in the Peruvian highlands. The artisan crafts the wooden box to house this retablo or diorama and paints it in vivid colors. The figures are carefully modeled from clay and painted by hand.

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Christmas in Cuzco Wood and ceramic nativity scene

Erika Ulloa

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An angel hovers above the manger where the newborn Christ child rests. His young parents kneel in awe, Mary wrapped in a warm rebozo and Joseph in a poncho with fringe. By Erika Ulloa, this enchanting nativity scene is set in the Peruvian highlands. The artisan crafts the wooden box to house this retablo or diorama and paints it in vivid colors. The figures are carefully modeled from clay and painted by hand.

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Andean Celebration Animal-Themed Nativity Ceramic and Wood Retablo from Peru

Erika Ulloa

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By Erika Ulloa in Peru, this traditional retablo depicts an Andean celebration. People wearing chullo hats party alongside animals, each figurine crafted from ceramic and diligently painted by hand. This Andean scene surrounds the nativity of baby Jesus. A floral wood box with swinging doors frames this retablo. The doors open and close with hinges made from faux leather.

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Prayers to Guadalupe Virgin of Guadalupe Handcrafted Wood and Ceramic Retablo

Erika Ulloa

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The Virgin of Guadalupe is a venerated saint in Latin America to whom countless miracles are attributed. Inspired by her faith and hope, Peruvian artisan Erika Ulloa crafts this traditional Andean retablo from wood and ceramic, adding floral details. The centerpiece is the Virgin of Guadalupe, surrounded by candles that symbolize the hope-filled prayers many make in her name.

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Tarma Nativity, Painted Wood and Ceramic Nativity Scene Retablo from Peru

Erika Ulloa

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Grant Us Peace, Ceramic & Wood Religious Scene Retablo Hand-Painted in Peru

Erika Ulloa

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Featured Reviews

Wood and ceramic nativity scene, 'Christmas Joy'

Taylor

Dec 22, 2017

wonderful folk art piece

Adeste fideles læti triumphantes, Venite, venite in Bethlehem. Natum videte Regem angelorum: Venite adoremus Dominum.

~ Retablos

Christmas Nativity Scene

Wood retablo, 'Blue Andean Christmas'

Janice

Jan 11, 2020

Can't wait to share with others

For past two years have hosted a "Nativity Open House" with depictions from many countries/cultures. I especially like the cultural reference of the hat shop below. Just as many of us learn the story of room made for the Holy Family in the animal's shelter, this shows room made for the birth and adoration of Jesus where a family makes their livelihood.

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Julia

Sep 28, 2017

Wonderfull Retablo

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.