retablos

By Peruvian artisan Alejandro Chavez, this wall mirror celebrates the traditional nativity. In the style of traditional retablos, Chavez diligently crafts a variety of different figurines from ceramic, painted by hand within a wood frame that surrounds a mirror in the center. The upper portion of the frame depict the nativity, while the left and right sections depict a hat and a mask shop. The bottom section depicts a group of musicians dancing and playing traditional music.

Ayacucho Birth Retablo-Style Nativity Wood Wall Mirror from Peru

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.

Chapel of Quinua Collectible Peruvian Wood Multicolor Retablo Sculpture

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.

Scenes from My Land Handcrafted Religious Retablo Diorama Andean Folk Art

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.

Peruvian Christmas Retablo

Alejandro Chavez

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Chapel of Huamanga Retablo

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

The energy of the land emanates from this expression of Peruvian folk art, while a divine scene above sanctifies the labors of rural Peru. Known as a retablo, this piece reflects the passion and talent of Alejandro Chavez. He crafts the frame by hand, creating shelves to display his tiny ceramic figures painted to joyous perfection.

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Our Lady of Mount Carmel Handmade Folk Art Retablo Sculpture of the Virgen del Carmen

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

Wearing an elaborate crown, Our Lady of Mount Carmel extends her arms in benediction. 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.

Known as a retablo, this traditional diorama is housed in a colorful chest crafted of wood and painted. Chávez carefully models each figure and paints them by hand.

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.

Virgin of Guadalupe Religious Retablo Sculpture Handamade in Peru

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

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Chapel of Santa Ana Folk Art Retablo Peruvian Nativity Scene

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

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.

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.

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

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.

Yawar Fiesta Folk Art Wood Retablo Sculpture from Peru

Alejandro Chavez

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Tuna Harvest Collectible Folk Art Wood Retablo Photo Frame (4x6)

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

A vibrant ensemble of Peruvian custom, this traditional retablo is transformed into an exceptional picture frame by Alejandro Chávez. Retablos originally featured religious passages and now Chavez uses this art form to showcase Peruvian traditions as in the lower panel he recreates the colorful revelry of an Andean feast. The side panels flanking the photograph depict quotidian scenes and the upper panel stages the collection of the tuna, a fruit of enticing flavor that grows on the prickly pear cactus. Chavez handcrafts this piece from wood and fills it with myriad personages well defined and detailed.

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Night in Bethlehem, Nativity-Themed Retablo

Alejandro Chavez

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Jesus Spoke of Peace, Fair Trade Nativity Scene Retablo Wood Sculpture

Alejandro Chavez

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Saint Martin de Porres, Handmade Wood Retablo Sculpture

Alejandro Chavez

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Retablos, Christmas Ornaments Nativity Scene Set of 5 Handmade in Peru

Alejandro Chavez

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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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Mary, Handmade Wood Retablo of the Virgin Mary from Peru

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

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Party of Masks, Retablo Folk Art Wall Mirror

Alejandro Chavez

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Celebrating the Birth, Peruvian Folk Art Wood Retablo

Alejandro Chavez

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Children at Play, Hand-Painted Wood Ceramic Retablo Wall Mirror from Peru

Alejandro Chavez

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Andean Bullfight, Hand Crafted Andean Wood Bullfight Retablo

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

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Blue Nativity, Handmade Wood Retablo Diorama Peruvian Folk Art

Alejandro Chavez

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

Jose Ramos

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Colorful Marketplace, Colorful Wood and Ceramic Retablo of Weavers at Market

Julio Gallardo

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Festive Rites, Hand-Painted Ceramic Nativity Retablo from Peru

Jose Ramos

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Heart Shop, Handcrafted Wood Retablo with Hearts from Peru

Julio Gallardo

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Mask Collection, Unique Wood Retablo Folk Art Mask Theme Sculpture

Alejandro Chavez

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

Alejandro Chavez

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Nativity in the Highlands, Handcrafted Christmas Manger Scene Retablo Diorama

Julio Gallardo

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Christmas with Musicians, Handcrafted Christmas Retablo Diorama Nativity Scene

Alejandro Chavez

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Blue Andean Christmas, Handcrafted Christian Theme Christmas Retablo Diorama

Alejandro Chavez

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Chapel of Bethlehem, Fair Trade Folk Art Retablo Mirror

Alejandro Chavez

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

Alejandro Chavez

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African Palm House, Wood Nativity Scene

Francis Agbete

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Love Divine, Handcrafted Retablo Nativity Scene Wall Mirror from Peru

Alejandro Chavez

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Te Amo, Romantic Folk Art Wood and Ceramic Retablo from Peru

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

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Hope in Guadalupe, Religious Hand-Painted Wood Virgin of Guadalupe Retablo

Alejandro Chavez

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Celebrating the Season, Hand-Painted Retablo Nativity Ornaments (Set of 4)

Alejandro Chavez

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

Jose Ramos

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Saint Rose, Hand-Painted Wood and Ceramic Saint Rose of Lima Retablo

Alejandro Chavez

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Virgin of La Puerta, Hand-Painted Wood and Ceramic Retablo of Mother Mary

Erika Ulloa

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Caring for Baby Jesus, Fair Trade Artisan-Made Wood and Ceramic Nativity Retablo

Alejandro Chavez

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

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

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Andean Music Store, Hand-Painted Wood and Ceramic Retablo of Andean Music Store

Julio Gallardo

(20)

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Little Carnaval, Hand Made Folk Art Mirror from Peru

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

Holy Birth, Handcrafted Wood Nativity Religious Sculpture

Francis Agbete

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Great Day, Nativity scene

Alejandro Chavez

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Blessed Are Those Who Come, Nativity scene

Alejandro Chavez

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