wooden gifts (11 items)
Creating Love and Peace
World Peace Project Ceramic & Wood Retablo from Peru
Creating Love and Peace, World Peace Project Ceramic & Wood Retablo from Peru
Julio Gallardo
“This is my contribution to the World Peace Project, explains Peruvian artisan Julio Gallardo. “In it, I propose unity and love for all. I’ve created this with the intention of spreading a message of... read more$504.99$454.49Artist: Julio Gallardo
Scissors Dance Celebration
Handmade Wood and Plaster Retablo
Scissors Dance Celebration, Handmade Wood and Plaster Retablo
Jesus Urbano
Listed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, the challenging danza de las tijeras or "scissors dance" of Peru is performed in Quechua villages. Jesus Urbano in Peru recreates... read more$74.99Artist: Jesus Urbano
Blue Andean Christmas
Handcrafted Christian Theme Christmas Retablo Diorama
Blue Andean Christmas, Handcrafted Christian Theme Christmas Retablo Diorama
Alejandro Chavez
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... read more$54.99Artist: Alejandro Chavez
Not One Woman Less
Wood and Ceramic Celebration Retablo from Peru
Not One Woman Less, Wood and Ceramic Celebration Retablo from Peru
Erika Ulloa
For this traditional retablo, Peruvian artisan Erika Ulloa draws inspiration from the Latin feminist movement known as Ni una menos, or "Not One Woman Less" in English. Ni una menos is a... read more$79.99Artist: Erika Ulloa
Colorful Marketplace
Colorful Wood and Ceramic Retablo of Weavers at Market
Colorful Marketplace, Colorful Wood and Ceramic Retablo of Weavers at Market
Julio Gallardo
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... read more$129.99Artist: Julio Gallardo
Yawar Fiesta
Folk Art Wood Retablo Sculpture from Peru
Yawar Fiesta, Folk Art Wood Retablo Sculpture from Peru
Alejandro Chavez
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... read more$79.99Artist: Alejandro Chavez
Flower Shop
Floral Wood and Ceramic Retablo from Peru
Flower Shop, Floral Wood and Ceramic Retablo from Peru
Erika Ulloa
Working in the retablo tradition, Erika Ulloa creates this decor accessory that celebrates the floral culture of Peru. Composed from petite figurines that are crafted from ceramic and painted by hand... read more$99.99$89.99Artist: Erika Ulloa
Mask Collection
Unique Wood Retablo Folk Art Mask Theme Sculpture
Mask Collection, Unique Wood Retablo Folk Art Mask Theme Sculpture
Alejandro Chavez
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$67.99$61.19Artist: Alejandro Chavez
Busy Textile Market
Handcrafted Andean Textile Market Retablo Diorama
Busy Textile Market, Handcrafted Andean Textile Market Retablo Diorama
Julio Gallardo
This beautiful retablo depicts a lively market stall where Andean textiles are bought and sold. In pre-Hispanic times, Inca weavings were more highly prized than gold and Peruvian textiles carry on... read more$457.99Artist: Julio Gallardo
Tree of Life
Artisan Crafted Fine Mahogany and Cedar Wood Tree Sculpture
Tree of Life, Artisan Crafted Fine Mahogany and Cedar Wood Tree Sculpture
John Barrow
"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... read more$69.99$62.99Artist: John Barrow
Scenes from My Land
Handcrafted Religious Retablo Diorama Andean Folk Art
Scenes from My Land, Handcrafted Religious Retablo Diorama Andean Folk Art
Alejandro Chavez
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... read more$64.99Artist: Alejandro Chavez