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
By Erika Ulloa, this enchanting nativity scene is set in the Peruvian highlands. Llamas kneel beside the manger where the tiny Christ child is laid upon colorful Andean weavings. The artisan crafts...read more
Wearing warm chullo hats, shepherds rejoice at the birth of baby Jesus, and Mary and Joseph also wear traditional Andean apparel. By Erika Ulloa, this enchanting nativity scene is set in the Peruvian...read more
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...read more
This colorful box depicts Christmas in the highlands of Peru. Alejandro Chávez crafts a traditional Ayacucho-style retablo, a diorama housed in a colorful wood box. The Holy Family, a sheep and a cow...read more
Angels hover above the manger where the newborn Christ child rests. His young parents kneel in awe and a sheep and donkey huddle close. By Erika Ulloa, this enchanting nativity scene is set in the...read more
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...read more
This colorful box depicts Christmas in Quinua, a small town in the province of Huamanga. Alejandro Chávez crafts a traditional retablo (diorama) in the regional style of Ayacucho. The Holy Family and...read more
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...read more