Folk Art Wood Mirror with Folk Art Scenes, "Scenes from the Andes"
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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.
- 2.45 kgs
- 5.4 lbs
- Frame: 50 cm H x 40.5 cm W x 4 cm D
- Frame: 19.75" H x 16" W x 1.6" D
- Mirror: 17 cm W x 27.5 cm H
- Mirror: 6.75" W x 10.75" H
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Carla
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06/16/2016
"Beautiful Birthday Present"
My daughter loved this beautiful mirror and Andes figures. The art work is very detailed and well made. It looks wonderful with all of her South American pottery and blankets.
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- Occasion: birthday
Joe
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01/17/2021
"Memories of Ayacucho"
Gift for my son and his family. We had spent Holy Week in Ayacucho, known for its retablos, several years ago (a wonderful experience!). A much appreciated memory of the trip and Peru.
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Mary
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11/02/2020
"Playful and colorful"
Very interesting cultural piece. Love it!
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Mary Lindora
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11/12/2016
"Fun! Fun! Fun!"
This mirror has already caused many to smile!
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Greg
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02/16/2024
"Looks Great in my updated bathroom"
There is an amazing amount of detali in this little mirror. I recently painted and replaced the sink with a Mexican tile backsplash and this sweet little detail fits in perfectly.
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- Bringing warmth and charm to your place
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Laurence
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01/05/2024
"A bright touch of beauty and soul!"
I have now three nativities made by Alejandroand I love every single one!!!!This one found a perfect place in my home and give me joyevery day!
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Nativity Reflection, Nativity-Themed Wood and Ceramic Wall Mirror from Peru
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"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