Name: Wood retablo, Saint Martin de Porres
SKU: 203941

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Sweet Cat in Pink Hand-Painted Pink Ceramic Cat Figurine with Floral Motif

Elva Florez

(43)

"My creations are inspired by the Ayacucho retablos, which are decorative dioramas with hand-modeled figures in bright and neon colors," says Peru's Elva Florez. She designs a vivid ceramic cat figurine with beautiful floral motifs painted by hand on a pink background that will brighten up any space.

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Chota Nativity Peruvian Retablo Sculpture of the Nativity in Chota Style

Erika Ulloa

(41)

This retablo sculpture is designed and made by Erika Ulloa in Peru. It is nativity scene but with the personages dressed in the traditional attire of the town of Chota. He fashions the ceramic figurines by hand and paints the diorama in bright colors suitable for year-round display.

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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.

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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 colorful chest crafted of wood and painted. Chávez carefully models each figure from ceramic plaster and paints them by hand.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 wood and painted. The Peruvian artisan carefully models each figure from ceramic plaster and paints them by hand to surround a heart-shaped looking glass.

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Scenes from the Andes, Folk Art Wood Mirror with Folk Art Scenes

Alejandro Chavez

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Blue Andean Christmas, Handcrafted Christian Theme Christmas Retablo Diorama

Alejandro Chavez

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Busy Textile Market, Handcrafted Andean Textile Market Retablo Diorama

Julio Gallardo

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Yawar Fiesta, Folk Art Wood Retablo Sculpture from Peru

Alejandro Chavez

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

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

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Christmas Joy, Wood and ceramic nativity scene

Erika Ulloa

(41)

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$87.99
Festive Rites, Hand-Painted Ceramic Nativity Retablo from Peru

Jose Ramos

(3)

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Andean Christmas Carol, Hand Made Andean Nativity Scene

Erika Ulloa

(41)

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Featured Reviews

Wood retablo, 'Andean Bullfight'

Roy

Jul 30, 2019

This Is a Gift

I haven't taken it all out the box, I don't want any parts to go missing. But from what I did see it is so beautiful. I can't hardly wait for his B-day to give it to my Husband. He will be retiring soon (I hope) he has been talking about building a miniature suburb/town, he has a train set he has had since he was a kid. He has been collecting miniature homes and people. I thought this would be a great addition for his project. I've also bought him a fairy house (made from a Gourd) so I thought this would also look great. I think I got a great deal. The craftsmanship is so right on! Thanks!

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, 'Saint Martin de Porres'

Susan

Jan 2, 2017

Both bright and rustic

This retablo is a lovely expression of St. Martin's spirituality. It has a very rustic feel even though it has bright colors. I love the little dog and cat at his feet.

Nice!