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Crafted from wood and painted by hand with colorful floral motifs, this traditional retablo from Peru is created by Julio Gallardo. Opening with brass hinges, the doors reveal an intricate composition that is diligently crafted from handmade ceramic. Two calavera skeletons join together in holy matrimony in a graveyard. A sign above the duo reads "'Til Death Do Us Part" in Spanish, while a nearby tombstone reads Hasta la muerte contigo (With you until death).

Maribel Posso takes inspiration from traditional Pucara bulls to create this joyful Pucara horse. It's handcrafted in ceramic and painted with colorful floral designs over a deep red background.

Pucara figurines are a tradition native to the Puno region of Peru that mixes Andean beliefs and traditions with Spanish influences. The sculptures symbolize prosperity, happiness, and fertility and are commonly gifted to newlyweds and kept in homes as good luck amulets.

Maribel Posso takes inspiration from traditional Pucara bulls to create this joyful Pucara horse. It's handcrafted in ceramic and painted with colorful floral designs over a white background.

Pucara figurines are a tradition native to the Puno region of Peru that mixes Andean beliefs and traditions with Spanish influences. The sculptures symbolize prosperity, happiness, and fertility and are commonly gifted to newlyweds and kept in homes as good luck amulets.

Romantic love, that universal feeling that unites two people in life and also in the afterlife, is the inspiration behind Peruvian artisan Jose Ramos’ remarkable retablo where that powerful emotion is represented by two enamored skeletons on their wedding day. Inspired by the Day of the Dead, this exceptional diorama is meticulously handcrafted from black walnut wood. Its hand-painted ceramic figurines are skillfully arranged within with a prominent heart on the top that proudly bears the message “Together forever” in Spanish. Elaborate floral and leaf designs grace the doors which can be displayed opened or closed, offering versatility and enhancing the overall charm of this decorative accent.

The profound and timeless emotion of romantic love, which unites two individuals in both life and the afterlife, serves as the driving force behind this extraordinary retablo depicting two skeletons on their wedding day. Influenced by the Day of the Dead, Peru’s Jose Ramos designs this exquisite diorama that captures the essence of this powerful sentiment in the most original fashion. Handcrafted from black walnut wood, the hand-painted ceramic figurines are carefully arranged within while a heart on the top proudly showcases the Spanish message: Juntos por siempre (Together forever). The doors, which can be displayed in either an open or closed position, boast elaborate floral and leaf motifs.

La Tunantada is a traditional Peruvian dance characterized by satiric depictions of Spanish conquistadores, portrayed here in this retablo by Erika Ulloa. She crafts an intricate scene of ceramic within a wood box, diligently painting the figures by hand. This striking retablo opens with floral doors that swing on faux leather hinges.