I placed this on the inside of the front door to my house so that as people leave my house, they can remember to keep Jesus, or whatever Spiritual God they have, in their heart as they leave.
I purchased this figurine for my brother, who owns two dogs and loves birds. St Francis is beautifully carved and painted. My brother is thrilled with the gift and has it prominently displayed in his New Orleans home.
"Over the years, I perfected my abilities and became a master retablo craftsman. In some, I depict Biblical scenes and, in others, everyday life in the Andes."
Alejandro Chavez was born in Lima in 1956. He specializes in creating retablos, a kind of reverent diorama-altar typical of the Ayacucho region of... read more
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