Over $143.3 million USD sent to artisans so far!

Artisan Subscription Box

Skip to main content

Nah-vi-ca? Noh-vi-ca? How do you say it?

Your cart is currently empty

Your Account

Over $143.3 million USD sent to artisans so far! About our mission

Ultimate Gift Guide
Jewelry
- All Jewelry
- Women's Jewelry
  - All Women's Jewelry
  - Earrings
  - Bracelets
  - Necklaces
  - Rings
  - Jewelry Sets
  - Anklets
  - Pendants
  - Brooches
  - Toe Rings
  - Ear Cuffs
  - Jewelry Storage
- Men's Jewelry
- Materials
  - Silver
  - Gold
  - Leather
  - Beads
  - Wood
  - Bone
- Collections
- Popular & New
  - New Arrivals
Fashion
- All Fashion
- Women's Clothing
  - All Women's Clothing
  - Sweaters
  - Blouses
  - Ponchos
  - Tunics
  - Dresses
  - Pants
  - Robes
  - Skirts
  - Wraps & Ruanas
  - Jackets & Coats
- Women's Accessories
  - All Women's Accessories
  - Belts
  - Gloves
  - Hats
  - Scarves
  - Shawls
  - Fans
- Men's Fashion
- Handbags
- Seasonal Collections
  - Spring Fashion
Home
- All Home
- Home Accessories
- Home Furnishings
- Kitchen and Dining
- Decor Collections
- Special Collections
  - Spring Home Decor
  - The World Peace Project
Paintings
- All Paintings
- Discipline
- Subject Matter
- Color Themes
- Special Collections
  - The World Peace Project
Clean Beauty
New
Causes
Regions
- Africa
- The Andes
- Armenia
- Bali & Java
- Brazil
- Central America
- Costa Rica
- India
- Ireland
- Mexico
- Silk Road
- Thailand
Sale

Account
- Welcome!
  
  Sign in Create account
- Dashboard
- My Orders
- My Rewards
- Credit Summary
- My Reviews
- My Artists
Lists 11
- New Wishlist
Settings USD EN Update

Our Mission
- Explore, Empower, Impact
- Our Mission
- Our Values
- Our Story
- NOVICA & Fair Trade
- Happiness Projects
Catalog Collection
Artisan Subscription Box
Help
- Call 1-877-266-8422
- FAQ
- Order Tracking
- Returns
- Contact us

1M+ happy customers·100% Happiness Guaranteed

Loved by over 1 million customers·100% Happiness Guaranteed

gift

13 items

Member Zone

Unlock fantastic rewards like Free Shipping, and members-only promotions.

Existing members

Not yet a rewards member?

Refine

Refine

Refine your results

Category

Category

Holiday Decor & Ornaments (7)
Sculpture (6)

Theme: Retablos

Theme: Retablos

Religious
Christian
Christmas
Nativity
Folk Art
Cultural
Floral
Hacienda
Hand Painted
Leaf and Tree
People and Portraits
Dance and Music

View Other Themes

Material

Material

Wood (13)
Ceramic (4)
Iron (2)

Color

Color

Multicolor (10)
Brown (2)
Blue (1)
Earthtone (1)
Red (1)

Region

Region

Andes (11)
Africa (2)

Price

Price

$40 - $60 (5)
$60 - $100 (2)
$100 - $200 (6)

Related categories

retablo peru
red gifts
ceramic anniversary gifts
wood anniversary gifts
iron gifts for anniversary
christmas nativity set

Unique finds

ceramic elephant
frog ceramic
ceramic turtle
religious sculpture
floral sculpture
aztec art sculptures

Sort Most popular

Sort

Most popular
Price: low to high
Price: high to low
Newest arrivals

Holy Birth Handcrafted Wood Nativity Religious Sculpture

Francis Agbete

(67)

Francis Agbete sets the birth of Jesus in an African palm house. Carved by hand from kapok wood, this charming nativity scene depicts the Holy Family in traditional Ghanaian dress. The Three Kings bring gifts to the Christ child, accompanied by a messenger and a farmer.

$189.99 Wholesale

$189.99
African Palm House Wood Nativity Scene

Francis Agbete

(67)

Francis Agbete sets the first Christmas in a traditional African palm house. Carved by hand from ceiba, or kapok wood, this charming nativity scene depicts the Holy Family in traditional Ghanaian dress. The Three Kings bring gifts to the Christ child, and animals snuggle close to the manger to keep the baby warm.

$194.99 Wholesale

$194.99
Bestseller

Holy Family with the Magi Handmade Ayacucho Ceramic Folk Art Christmas Retablo Diorama

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

Led to Bethlehem by a star in the east, the Three Kings bring precious gifts to the Christ Child. Mary and Joseph stand on either side as a cow and donkey kneel beside the manger. This colorful box depicts the Epiphany from the Christmas story in the Gospel of Matthew. Alejandro Chávez crafts a traditional Ayacucho-style retablo, a diorama housed in a colorful wood box. The images are modeled of ceramic and painted by hand, and the box closes with a leather latch.

$49.99 Wholesale

$49.99
Chapel of Huamanga Retablo

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

The energy of the land emanates from this expression of Peruvian folk art, while a divine scene above sanctifies the labors of rural Peru. Known as a retablo, this piece reflects the passion and talent of Alejandro Chavez. He crafts the frame by hand, creating shelves to display his tiny ceramic figures painted to joyous perfection.

$139.99 Wholesale

$139.99
Blue Andean Christmas Handcrafted Christian Theme Christmas Retablo Diorama

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

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.

$59.99 Wholesale

$59.99
Blue Christmas Christmas Nativity Retablo Folk Art Handmade in Peru

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

This colorful box depicts the first Christmas. Alejandro Chávez crafts a traditional retablo (diorama) in the regional style of Ayacucho. The Holy Family and the three kings are modeled of clay and painted by hand. Beneath them, villagers harvest the red fruit of the prickly pear cactus.

$54.99 Wholesale

$54.99
Bestseller

Colorful Marketplace Colorful Wood and Ceramic Retablo of Weavers at Market

Julio Gallardo

(20)

This beautiful retablo depicts a lively market scene exploding with color. Peruvian artisan Julio Gallardo handcrafts the retablo frame from tornillo wood and paints it a creamy pale yellow with bold orange and blue flowers and warm brown trim. Inside, ceramic figurines, meticulously painted, manage a market stall selling woven textiles. Miniature woven cloth in bright colors and bold patterns hang above the market sellers. The retablo can be displayed on a table or hung on a wall by the metal hanger on the back.

$154.99 Wholesale

$154.99
Bestseller

Virgin Mary Painted Wood Retablo Andes Folk Art Handmade in Peru

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

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, 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.

$49.99 Wholesale

$49.99
Bestseller

Blue Nativity Handmade Wood Retablo Diorama Peruvian Folk Art

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

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

$49.99 Wholesale

$49.99
Yawar Fiesta Folk Art Wood Retablo Sculpture from Peru

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

Celebrating the condor and its impressive size and strength, the yawar ("blood" in Quechua) fiesta takes place in Peru's Apurimac and Ayacucho regions. The condor represents the people of Peru, while the bull represents the Spanish. If the condor flies, this augurs a good harvest, and musicians accompany the event. Alejandro Chávez crafts the wooden box to house this retablo, or diorama and paints it in vivid colors. The figures are carefully modeled from ceramic plaster and painted by hand.

$79.99 Wholesale

$79.99
Nativity in the Highlands Handcrafted Christmas Manger Scene Retablo Diorama

Julio Gallardo

(20)

Watching over their tiny son, young Mary and Joseph are awestruck as they receive the visit of Andean shepherds. All wear the warm clothing of the Peruvian highlands. The Christmas star illuminates the charming scene by Julio Gallardo. This traditional diorama is known as a retablo; each figurine is individually modeled and painted by hand.

$159.99 Wholesale

$159.99
Bestseller

Mask Collection Unique Wood Retablo Folk Art Mask Theme Sculpture

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

A brilliant painted wood box opens to reveal handcrafted masks. Used during the Carnival celebrations preceding Lent, they show an astonishing array of animals, human and fantasy faces. Alejandro Chávez displays them in a traditional diorama, known as a retablo; each figurine is modeled by hand.

$67.99 Wholesale

$67.99
Bestseller

Andean Music Store, Hand-Painted Wood and Ceramic Retablo of Andean Music Store

Julio Gallardo

(20)

$149.99 Wholesale

$149.99

Member Zone

Unlock fantastic rewards like Free Shipping, and members-only promotions.

Existing members

Not yet a rewards member?

Related Categories

ceramic anniversary gifts

wood anniversary gifts

iron gifts for anniversary

christmas nativity set

folk art sculpture wood

ceramic cat sculpture

african wood sculpture

angel wood sculpture

black wood sculpture

modern wood sculpture

abstract ceramic sculpture

african ceramic sculpture

ceramic bird sculptures

Unique Finds

ceramic elephant

religious sculpture

floral sculpture

aztec art sculptures

Your NOVICA Packages are Safe and Secure!

Every NOVICA order comes with our universal guarantee

Expertly packed for safe delivery

Quality tested and verified by our region teams

Fair trade and 100% happiness guaranteed

Your support makes a real difference to the lives of artisans.

Ernestina Asante

West Africa

Although carving has long been regarded as the preserve of men, Ernestina has been able to make her own mark on the industry, carving her own masks and djembe drums.

Through her sales with NOVICA, Ernestina has grown as an entrepreneur, expanding her business and taking on apprentices. She even persuaded her husband who was a taxi driver to quit his job and join NOVICA as a carver.

NOVICA on Facebook

Join our growing Facebook community of over 300,000 people and be the first to learn about giveaways, new styles, and the best hidden talent in the handmade art world.

The Latest on Social

Every purchase supports NOVICA's mission to spread happiness by celebrating exploration, empowering artists, and preserving global culture. Our Mission

To date, NOVICA has sent $143,329,264 USD to artisans!

People and Planet First
Verified Social Enterprise

Info

Corporate Gifts

Affiliate Program

Undiscovered Box

NOVICA en español

Help

Customer Service

Loyalty Program

Unique Gift Ideas

Catalog Collection

Popular Searches

Amethyst Necklaces

Artisan Jewellery

Beaded Bracelet

Choker Necklace

Dangle Earrings

Fair Trade Gifts

Handmade Jewelry

Silver Bracelet

Turquoise Jewelry

NOVICA Gift Cards

View Gift Card Options

Partners and Collaborations

In The Media

© 2026 NOVICA United, Inc. All rights reserved. Site Map Privacy Policy