Name: Retablo, Blue Christmas
SKU: 146837

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Garden of Eden Nativity and Garden of Eden-Themed Wood Ceramic Wall Mirror

Alejandro Chavez

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This handcrafted wall mirror by Alejandro Chavez is a one-of-a-kind masterpiece that seamlessly blends the artistic traditions of Ayacucho, Peru, with contemporary decorative elements. Its wooden frame, meticulously hand-carved and painted, bursts with vibrant colors and delicate floral designs that elegantly frame the central composition. At its heart lies the mirror itself, radiating light and adding visual depth while reflecting not only its surroundings but also the profound cultural and spiritual connection of the Andean people to their heritage. Surrounding the mirror, intricately hand-molded and painted ceramic figurines bring to life everyday and festive scenes from rural Andean life: farmers working the land, musicians playing traditional instruments and dancers dressed in vivid regional attire. Adding further dimension, the piece prominently features a nativity scene and a depiction of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, each rendered with exquisite detail and reverence.

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Peruvian Christmas Retablo

Alejandro Chavez

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This colorful box depicts the first Christmas. Alejandro Chávez crafts a traditional retablo (diorama) in the regional style of Ayacucho. The Holy Family and shepherds are modeled of clay and painted by hand. Beneath them, villagers harvest the fruit of the prickly pear cactus.

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Scenes from My Land Handcrafted Religious Retablo Diorama Andean Folk Art

Alejandro Chavez

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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.

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Chapel of Quinua Collectible Peruvian Wood Multicolor Retablo Sculpture

Alejandro Chavez

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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.

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Chapel of Santa Ana Folk Art Retablo Peruvian Nativity Scene

Alejandro Chavez

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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.

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Yawar Fiesta Folk Art Wood Retablo Sculpture from Peru

Alejandro Chavez

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Celebrating the condor and its impressive size and strength, the yawar ("blood" in Quechua) fiesta takes place in Peru's Apurimac and Ayacucho regions. The condor represents the people of Peru, while the bull represents the Spanish. If the condor flies, this augurs a good harvest, and musicians accompany the event. Alejandro Chávez crafts the wooden box to house this retablo, or diorama and paints it in vivid colors. The figures are carefully modeled from ceramic plaster and painted by hand.

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Holy Family with the Magi Handmade Ayacucho Ceramic Folk Art Christmas Retablo Diorama

Alejandro Chavez

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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

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

Elva Florez

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

Elva Florez

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"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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Ayacucho Carnival Andean Retablo Depicting the Annual Ayacucho Carnival

Jesus Urbano

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Although not as well known as those in Rio de Janeiro and other major cities, many traditional towns and villages in Latin America have their own versions of Carnival. Peruvian Jesus Urbano depicts happy revelers in Ayacucho with this colorful hand-painted retablo. He models the realistic figurines by hand.

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Ayacucho Scissors Dance Dance Themed Wood and Plaster Retablo

Jesus Urbano

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The energetic danza de las tijeras or "scissors dance" of Peru, performed in Quechua villages, is listed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Jesus Urbano in Peru recreates the dance in this wonderful wood and plaster retablo. The retablo is carefully painted by hand and depicts the costumed dancers and accompanying musicians.

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Blue Christmas, Christmas Nativity Retablo Folk Art Handmade in Peru

Alejandro Chavez

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Nativity Scene, Christianity Wood Retablo Folk Art from the Andes

Alejandro Chavez

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Featured Reviews

Retablo, 'Chapel of Quinua'

Daniel

Sep 28, 2017

Quintessential artistry from Peru

This item is colorful and such a perfect example of the work we have come to love over the years from this wonderful country and its artisans. Perfect for my collection and would make a wonderful gift. Sharing the incarnation of Christ as well as a great story of this craft.

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Wood and plaster retablo, 'Ayacucho Scissors Dance'

Deborah

Mar 12, 2022

A work of Art that I will cherish.

Well made, great attention to detail, vibrant colors. I collect Rotablos and have purchased them from Novica in the past, always pleased with care in shipping, and quality of workmanship. Very happy with my purchased.

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Retablo, 'Blue Christmas'

IRINA

Sep 28, 2019

Great addition to holiday home decor

Very bright colors and beautiful details! A great piece of true folk art. This is my second retablo from Alejandro Chavez, and this time it is a gift. I am sure my brother and his wife will love this unique piece of art. Thank you, Alejandro!

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