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Our Lady of Mount Carmel Hand Made Religious Wood Sculpture from Peru

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

Cradling little Jesus in her arms, the Virgin of Mount Carmel smiles with maternal love. Alejandro Chávez portrays the Madonna named for Mount Carmel in the Holy Land, where a chapel was built in her honor before her Assumption into heaven. In 1251 she appeared in England, offering favors and protection to those who wear her scapular. Also known as Immaculate Virgin and Star of the Sea, she inspired the Carmelite order.

This traditional diorama is known as a retablo; each figurine is modeled by hand.

$101.51CAD Wholesale

$101.51CAD
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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.

$95.54CAD Wholesale

$95.54CAD
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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.

$78.62CAD Wholesale

$78.62CAD
Scenes from My Land Handcrafted Religious Retablo Diorama Andean Folk Art

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

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 features Andean shepherds followed by the traditional Hat Dance. The fifth scene is about picking prickly pears in Ayacucho and the last scene portrays a local celebratory dance. Each ceramic figurine is crafted and painted by hand.

$95.54CAD Wholesale

$95.54CAD
Virgin of Guadalupe Religious Retablo Sculpture Handamade in Peru

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

Surrounded by flowers, the Virgin of Guadalupe is queen of the heavens. She first appeared in Mexico in 1531 and, as proof of her visit, caused roses to bloom at the site. Named Patron Saint of the Americas by Pope John Paul II, she is a beloved manifestation of the Catholic faith. Alejandro Chávez recreates the portrait that appeared miraculously on the tilma (cactus fiber cloak) of Saint Juan Diego in 1531. He creates the image in a traditional diorama known as a retablo; each figurine is modeled and painted by hand.

$88.57CAD Wholesale

$88.57CAD
Epiphany Retablo

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

Watching over their tiny son, Mary and Joseph smile as the three kings bring offerings to the Christ child. Alejandro Chávez portrays the Epiphany in three dimensions. This traditional diorama is known as a retablo; each figurine is modeled and painted by hand.

$29.65CAD Wholesale

~~$39.80CAD~~ $29.65CAD
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Great Day Nativity scene

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

A great day has arrived; Joseph and Mary stand side by side, lovingly watching over the baby Jesus. Accompanied by shepherds and their barn animals, the Holy Family evokes the spirit of Christmas. Alejandro Chavez creates this moving retablo scene, carefully crafting each figurine of plaster of Paris and painting them by hand.

$67.67CAD Wholesale

$67.67CAD
Christmas with Musicians Handcrafted Christmas Retablo Diorama Nativity Scene

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

Watching over their tiny son, Mary and Joseph smile as shepherds adore the newborn Christ child. Beneath, musicians in fanciful costumes serenade them. 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.

$54.51CAD Wholesale

~~$68.67CAD~~ $54.51CAD
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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.

$64.68CAD Wholesale

$64.68CAD
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Blessed Are Those Who Come Nativity scene

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

Huddled together inside an Andean hut, the Holy Family welcomes the Three Wise Men in an endearing nativity scene by Alejandro Chavez. Each figurine is crafted of plaster of Paris, hand-painted to vivid realism. "This work represents the blessed welcome of Baby Jesus, the passion and the love towards the world's redeemer," explains the artist.

$46.77CAD Wholesale

$46.77CAD
Andean Mask Shop Hand-Painted Ceramic Mask-Themed Retablo from Peru

Jose Ramos

(3)

Reflecting Peruvian carnival traditions, this fantastic retablo depicts a group of artisans peddling their handcrafted masks. Jose Ramos designs the festive retablo, crafted of wood with hand-painted ceramic figurines inside. Floral motifs decorate the doors, which can be displayed open or closed.

$257.77CAD Wholesale

$257.77CAD
Cross of Lamentation Hand Made Religious Wood Retablo Diorama Andean Folk Art

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

After Christ's death on the cross, the image itself came to be venerated as one of the most important Christian symbols. Alejandro Chávez shows an empty cross, graced with a portrait of Jesus. Ladders reach to beams where ofrendas (offerings) have been placed. Figures in traditional Andean dress kneel below the cross, their eyes lifted in devout prayer. 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; the retablo receives an antique finish.

$65.68CAD Wholesale

$65.68CAD
Party in the Cemetery, Hand-Painted Day of the Dead Ceramic Retablo from Peru

Jose Ramos

(3)

$257.77CAD Wholesale

$257.77CAD
Afterlife Love, Peruvian Day of the Dead Style Hand-Painted Ceramic Retablo

Jose Ramos

(3)

$197.06CAD Wholesale

$197.06CAD
Afterlife Canteen, Hand-Painted Ceramic Day of the Dead Style Retablo from Peru

Jose Ramos

(3)

$197.06CAD Wholesale

$197.06CAD
Saint Martin de Porres, Handmade Wood Retablo Sculpture

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

$73.64CAD Wholesale

$73.64CAD
Dancing Party, Dance-Themed Wood and Ceramic Retablo from Peru

Erika Ulloa

(41)

$108.48CAD Wholesale

$108.48CAD
Adoration of Baby Jesus, Ceramic and Wood Dance-Themed Retablo from Peru

Erika Ulloa

(41)

$142.32CAD Wholesale

$142.32CAD
Holy Birth, Handcrafted Wood Nativity Religious Sculpture

Francis Agbete

(67)

$257.77CAD Wholesale

$257.77CAD
Tarma Nativity, Painted Wood and Ceramic Nativity Scene Retablo from Peru

Erika Ulloa

(41)

$108.48CAD Wholesale

$108.48CAD
Love for All Eternity, Day of the Dead Themed Afterlife Wedding Ceramic Retablo

Jose Ramos

(3)

$108.48CAD Wholesale

$108.48CAD
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Together until the End, Day of the Dead Style Afterlife Wedding Ceramic Retablo

Jose Ramos

(3)

$105.49CAD Wholesale

$105.49CAD
Chapel of Quinua, Collectible Peruvian Wood Multicolor Retablo Sculpture

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

$81.61CAD Wholesale

$81.61CAD
Holy Week, Handcrafted Christian Theme Easter Retablo Diorama

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

$122.68CAD Wholesale

~~$136.35CAD~~ $122.68CAD
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Jesus Spoke of Peace, Fair Trade Nativity Scene Retablo Wood Sculpture

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

$64.68CAD Wholesale

$64.68CAD
Celebrating the Birth, Peruvian Folk Art Wood Retablo

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

$74.64CAD Wholesale

$74.64CAD
Yawar Fiesta, Folk Art Wood Retablo Sculpture from Peru

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

$109.47CAD Wholesale

$109.47CAD
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Virgin Mary, Painted Wood Retablo Andes Folk Art Handmade in Peru

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

$64.68CAD Wholesale

$64.68CAD
Busy Textile Market, Handcrafted Andean Textile Market Retablo Diorama

Julio Gallardo

(20)

$626.04CAD Wholesale

$626.04CAD
Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Handmade Folk Art Retablo Sculpture of the Virgen del Carmen

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

$54.73CAD Wholesale

$54.73CAD

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Buana

Bali and Java

Before his days with NOVICA, Buana sold his jewellery designs door-to-door in the tourist areas of Bali. Business was tough, and local store owners were often slow to pay. All this changed when he joined NOVICA 7 years ago.

Buana now employs 28 of his neighbors to keep up with demand, and can now afford to send both of his children to school.

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