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This extraordinary retablo designed by Peru’s Jose Ramos beautifully captures the essence of true love that transcends life and goes on even in the afterlife. In the unique diorama, two skeletons joyfully toast to their unbreakable bond while holding a red heart that symbolizes their eternal connection. Influenced by the Day of the Dead, this decorative accent is handcrafted from black walnut wood and showcases hand-painted ceramic figurines that are carefully arranged within. The doors, filled with elaborate floral and leaf designs, can be displayed either opened or closed, adding versatility to this captivating creation.

This vibrant retablo showcases a group of skeletons that rise from their eternal dreams and return for a night of earthly pleasures, eating, drinking and celebrating their lives and memories. Evoking the Day of the Dead, Peru’s Jose Ramos designs this unique diorama handcrafted from black walnut wood whose hand-painted ceramic figurines expertly arranged within make it a standout. Elaborate floral and leaf patterns adorn the doors that can be displayed either open or closed, providing a delightful touch.

This Christmas season transports itself to the festive Andean lands in a display of art, culture and cheerfulness. Master artisan Feriberto Aylas draws inspiration from the traditional elements that compose the holiday decorations, merging them in this ceramic sculpture featuring a charming tree surrounded by snowmen, angels and the tender image of Joseph and Mary caring for baby Jesus.

Inspired by the true gifts of the Christmas season — love, unity and family — John Barrow in Peru creates this excellent sculpture. The tree is crafted from small squares of ishpingo, caoba and cedarwoods to resemble colorful gifts.

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.

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.

"I made this sculpture as a tribute to life," confides John Barrow. "The different colors represent the joy of life, of feeling, and of having hope for the future. Its optimism is contagious." Barrow crafts the sculpture with hand-carved segments of cedar, mahogany and ishpingo woods. He stains the woods with colorful natural dyes.