Name: Wood retablo, Virgin Mary
SKU: 78691

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.

$69.99CAD Wholesale

$69.99CAD
Llamas on Christmas Eve Ceramic Folk Art Religious Retablo Diorama Handmade in Peru

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

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 are modeled of clay and painted by hand. Beneath them, shepherds and their llamas kneel in a joyful folk art nativity scene.

$69.99CAD Wholesale

$69.99CAD
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Chapel of Bethlehem Fair Trade Folk Art Retablo Mirror

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

Diverse scenes representative of the Ayacucho region of Peru comprise this handcrafted retablo, a unique style of Andean folk art. The altar-like composition is divided into several shelves, populated by colorful figures and expressions of native customs. In the upper space, Alejandro Chavez recreates the birth of Jesus, as men and women dressed in traditional Peruvian attire look on proudly. The frame is made from wood, while the artist uses ceramic figures and vibrant paints to evoke the vast tapestry of human emotions.

$162.99CAD Wholesale

$162.99CAD
Chapel of Santa Ana Folk Art Retablo Peruvian Nativity Scene

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

Colorful doors open on to the Chapel of Santa Ana, where expressive figures celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Alejandro Chavez portrays his characters in traditional Andean attire, as a sense of divine luminosity gracefully descends upon the scene. This form of Peruvian folk art is known as the retablo, especially characteristic of the Ayacucho region. The wooden frame is crafted by hand, while the artisan fills the shelves with tiny ceramic figures painted to joyous perfection.

$70.99CAD Wholesale

$70.99CAD
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Andean Kitchen Cooking-Themed Hand-Painted Wood and Ceramic Retablo

Erika Ulloa

(41)

Handcrafted from ceramic and painted by hand, a traditional Andean family gathers together with their pots and pans to cook a meal together in front of a small fire. Peruvian artisan Erika Ulloa creates this composition in the folk art tradition of retablos, perfect for display on a shrine or tabletop. This scene is displayed within a wood box with hand-painted floral motifs in relief.

$126.99CAD Wholesale

$126.99CAD
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Scenes from the Andes Folk Art Wood Mirror with Folk Art Scenes

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

Alejandro Chávez crafts a mirror frame rooted in Andean tradition with four different vignettes. At the top, people harvest tunas, the red fruit of the prickly pear cactus. To the left, merchants offer warm blankets in a market stall and to the right they sell handcrafted masks. Used during the Carnival celebrations preceding Lent, the masks appear in an astonishing array of animals, human and fantasy faces. Along the bottom, dancers perform the Scissors Dance. Known as retablos, these traditional dioramas feature figures carefully molded from ceramic plaster and painted by hand.

$197.99CAD Wholesale

$197.99CAD
Party of Masks Retablo Folk Art Wall Mirror

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

This mirror reflects the festive traditions of the Andes, when people wear colorful and sometimes mystical masks to celebrate their patron saint. Alejandro Chávez crafts each mask by hand of ceramic. Known as a retablo, the diorama's intricate hand-shaped figurines are housed in a colorful wood chest.

$76.99CAD Wholesale

$76.99CAD
Celebrating the Birth Peruvian Folk Art Wood Retablo

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

Floral doors hide a scene of eternal attraction – the birth of the Baby Jesus. The Three Wise Men accompany Mary and Joseph, every figure attired in the typical clothing of the Peruvian Andes. Alejandro Chavez crafts this retablo altar entirely by hand, constructing a wood frame to house delicately painted figures.

$70.99CAD Wholesale

$70.99CAD
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.

$182.99CAD Wholesale

$182.99CAD
Chapel of Quinua Collectible Peruvian Wood Multicolor Retablo Sculpture

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

Celestial scenes inhabit the upper composition of this altar, as figures in traditional Andean attire celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ beneath a rich, floral canopy. This form of Peruvian folk art is known as the retablo, especially characteristic of the Ayacucho region. The frame is crafted by hand from wood, while Alejandro Chávez fills the shelves with tiny ceramic characters painted to joyous perfection.

$77.99CAD Wholesale

$77.99CAD
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Little Carnaval Hand Made Folk Art Mirror from Peru

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

Alejandro Chávez crafts a mirror frame rooted in Andean tradition. Varied scenes represent Carnavalito (Little Carnival), a celebration held in the Peruvian Andes. Musicians play traditional instruments, participants re-enact the birth of Jesus, incredible masks hang on the wall, and a couple stands beneath a towering prickly pear cactus. 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.

$81.99CAD Wholesale

$81.99CAD
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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 colourful chest crafted of wood and painted. Chávez carefully models each figure from ceramic plaster and paints them by hand.

$66.99CAD Wholesale

$66.99CAD
Tuna Harvest, Collectible Folk Art Wood Retablo Photo Frame (4x6)

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

$77.99CAD Wholesale

$77.99CAD
Scenes from My Land, Handcrafted Religious Retablo Diorama Andean Folk Art

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

$96.99CAD Wholesale

$96.99CAD
Yawar Fiesta, Folk Art Wood Retablo Sculpture from Peru

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

$113.99CAD Wholesale

$113.99CAD
Cross of Lamentation, Hand Made Religious Wood Retablo Diorama Andean Folk Art

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

$63.99CAD Wholesale

$63.99CAD
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colourful Marketplace, colourful Wood and Ceramic Retablo of Weavers at Market

Julio Gallardo

(20)

$183.99CAD Wholesale

$183.99CAD
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Flower Shop, Floral Wood and Ceramic Retablo from Peru

Erika Ulloa

(41)

$140.99CAD Wholesale

$140.99CAD
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Busy Textile Market, Handcrafted Andean Textile Market Retablo Diorama

Julio Gallardo

(20)

$635.99CAD Wholesale

$635.99CAD
Christmas Joy, Wood and ceramic nativity scene

Erika Ulloa

(41)

$123.99CAD Wholesale

$123.99CAD
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Christmas in Cuzco, Wood and ceramic nativity scene

Erika Ulloa

(41)

$112.99CAD Wholesale

$112.99CAD
Holy Week, Handcrafted Christian Theme Easter Retablo Diorama

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

$127.94CAD Wholesale

~~$142.99CAD~~ $127.94CAD
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Equality, colourful Wood and Ceramic Retablo Celebrating Equality

Erika Ulloa

(41)

$126.99CAD Wholesale

$126.99CAD
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Mask Shop, Mask-Themed Wood and Ceramic Retablo from Peru

Erika Ulloa

(41)

$152.99CAD Wholesale

$152.99CAD
Chota Nativity, Peruvian Retablo Sculpture of the Nativity in Chota Style

Erika Ulloa

(41)

$113.72CAD Wholesale

~~$142.99CAD~~ $113.72CAD
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Blue Andean Christmas, Handcrafted Christian Theme Christmas Retablo Diorama

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

$77.99CAD Wholesale

$77.99CAD
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Lord of Miracles, Ceramic and Wood Crucifix Retablo from Peru

Erika Ulloa

(41)

$133.99CAD Wholesale

$133.99CAD
Children at Play, Hand-Painted Wood Retablo Wall Mirror Crafted in Peru

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

$81.99CAD Wholesale

$81.99CAD
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Love Divine, Handcrafted Retablo Nativity Scene Wall Mirror from Peru

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

$69.99CAD Wholesale

$69.99CAD
Dancing Party, Dance-Themed Wood and Ceramic Retablo from Peru

Erika Ulloa

(41)

$109.99CAD Wholesale

$109.99CAD
Tijera Dance, Cultural Dance Wood and Ceramic Retablo from Peru

Erika Ulloa

(41)

$111.45CAD Wholesale

~~$139.99CAD~~ $111.45CAD
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Nativity Reflection, Nativity-Themed Wood and Ceramic Wall Mirror from Peru

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

$55.99CAD Wholesale

$55.99CAD
Prayers to Guadalupe, Virgin of Guadalupe Handcrafted Wood and Ceramic Retablo

Erika Ulloa

(41)

$137.99CAD Wholesale

$137.99CAD
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Wonderful Nativity, Wood and Ceramic Nativity Scene Retablo from Peru

Erika Ulloa

(41)

$98.99CAD Wholesale

$98.99CAD
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Dead Wedding, Wood and Ceramic Day of the Dead Wedding Retablo from Peru

Erika Ulloa

(41)

$147.99CAD Wholesale

$147.99CAD
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Afterlife Canteen, Hand-Painted Ceramic Day of the Dead Style Retablo from Peru

Jose Ramos

(3)

$197.99CAD Wholesale

$197.99CAD
Tarma Nativity, Painted Wood and Ceramic Nativity Scene Retablo from Peru

Erika Ulloa

(41)

$112.99CAD Wholesale

$112.99CAD
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Musical Caravan, Wood and Ceramic Day of the Dead Music Retablo from Peru

Erika Ulloa

(41)

$147.99CAD Wholesale

$147.99CAD
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Afterlife Love, Peruvian Day of the Dead Style Hand-Painted Ceramic Retablo

Jose Ramos

(3)

$197.99CAD Wholesale

$197.99CAD
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Love for All Eternity, Day of the Dead Themed Afterlife Wedding Ceramic Retablo

Jose Ramos

(3)

$109.99CAD Wholesale

$109.99CAD
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Together until the End, Day of the Dead Style Afterlife Wedding Ceramic Retablo

Jose Ramos

(3)

$109.99CAD Wholesale

$109.99CAD

Featured Reviews

Mirror, 'Party of Masks'

Julia

Sep 28, 2017

Great Folkart

This is truly a whimsical mirror exhibiting masks in a miniature way. This was a gift for a person who has always collected the larger masks and she is thrilled.

Wood retablo, 'Yawar Fiesta'

Rochelle

Nov 15, 2016

Excellent Retablo

This is a warm and colorful retablo from Peru. Great Size and the figures of the people and the animals are so life like...This retablo is an excellent example of fine workmanship from the artisan. Rochelle New Jersey

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Wood retablo, 'Virgin Mary'

Suezy

Sep 29, 2019

My third one! Yes, they're that good!

I bought the first one for myself as a confirmation gift because one of our Deacons, in a class for new Catholics, said every Catholic home must have a few things - one of them was a statue or photo or painting, etc., of our Blessed Mother Mary. I bought the second for a woman in my Bible study, who is from Peru and just moved into a new home. I bought the third one for my sister, because when she saw a photo of mine, she fell in love with it - not for the religious appeal, but from a folk art perspective - and after looking at many online, I can't agree more. I watched the video of how the artisan makes the retablo and it added even greater value to it. I simply love them. I love the scene behind Mary - the high mountains, and the flowers, in a wooden box with doors. I mounted mine on a wall in my home office and see it from where I sit. I'm buying the next one as a thank you gift for a close friend who I will be visiting in a few weeks.