Name: Retablo, Scenes from My Land
SKU: 147828

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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.

£44.95 Wholesale

£44.95
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.

£49.94 Wholesale

£49.94
Holy Week Handcrafted Christian Theme Easter Retablo Diorama

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

Crafted by hand, this retablo tells the story of Easter in four scenes. Alejandro Chávez depicts Christ's triumphant entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday and, just above, Jesus on the cross where the devout file past in a religious procession. Mary and the disciples grieve his death by candlelight. Yet he rises again and ascends into heaven. 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 all by hand.

£80.60 Wholesale

£89.90 £80.60
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.

£44.95 Wholesale

£44.95
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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.

£51.04 Wholesale

£53.94 £51.04
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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.

£53.94 Wholesale

£53.94
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Andean Bullfight Hand Crafted Andean Wood Bullfight Retablo

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

Set between a nativity scene and a band of traditional musicians, a bullfight takes place in the Andes. Spectators gather around while the tradition and color of the corrida de toros – running of the bulls – is played out in vivid drama. This traditional Spanish pageant of valor and grace is equally vital in Peru. Alejandro Chávez crafts the wooden box to house a retablo, or diorama and paints it with floral motifs. The figures are carefully modeled from ceramic plaster and painted by hand.

£300.91 Wholesale

£376.61 £300.91
Saint Martin de Porres Handmade Wood Retablo Sculpture

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

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 sick outside the convent. Chávez crafts the wooden box to house this retablo, or diorama, and paints it in bright colors. The figures are carefully modeled from ceramic plaster and painted by hand.

£51.94 Wholesale

£51.94
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.

£53.94 Wholesale

£53.94
Afterlife Love Peruvian Day of the Dead Style Hand-Painted Ceramic Retablo

Jose Ramos

(3)

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 elabourate floral and leaf designs, can be displayed either opened or closed, adding versatility to this captivating creation.

£134.86 Wholesale

£134.86
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Love Divine Handcrafted Retablo Nativity Scene Wall Mirror from Peru

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

Alejandro Chavez crafts a mirror frame rooted in Andean tradition with four different vignettes. At the top, Andean shepherds serenade the Holy Family beneath the stars on the very first Christmas. To the left and right, a llama and a cow rest outdoors. Along the bottom are three bright flowers. Known as a retablo, this traditional diorama is housed in a colorful chest crafted of plywood and painted. The Peruvian artisan carefully models each figure from ceramic plaster and paints them by hand to surround a heart-shaped looking glass.

£49.94 Wholesale

£49.94
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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.

£143.85 Wholesale

£143.85
Blue Andean Christmas, Handcrafted Christian Theme Christmas Retablo Diorama

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

£53.94 Wholesale

£53.94
Yawar Fiesta, Folk Art Wood Retablo Sculpture from Peru

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

£71.92 Wholesale

£71.92
Scenes from My Land, Handcrafted Religious Retablo Diorama Andean Folk Art

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

£62.93 Wholesale

£62.93
Festive Rites, Hand-Painted Ceramic Nativity Retablo from Peru

Jose Ramos

(3)

£183.81 Wholesale

£183.81

Featured Reviews

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.

Wood retablo, 'Holy Family with the Magi'

Nelly

Dec 15, 2025

Delightful

Although the pieces are small, they are carefully painted. Much prettier than the photo. Thank you, Alex for making my new ratable.

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Retablo, 'Scenes from My Land'

Julia

Sep 28, 2017

Wonderfull Retablo

This is a wonderful story of the people in a miniature way. The many aspects of the community that are livelihood are represented. I love this retablo.