Nativity Scenes Retablos
(35 items)Featured Reviews on Nativity Scenes Retablos
Retablo, 'Chapel of Quinua'
By Daniel
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.
Nativity scene, 'Blessed Are Those Who Come'
By Barbara
a sophisticated Peruvian folk art
This traditional Ayacucho-style retablo is perfectly executed. its atrue collectors item. It can be displayed on a tabletop or on the wall. Fast delivery, safe packaging.
Retablo, 'Chapel of Huamanga'
By Gail
Beautiful Creche Retablo
This is a very detailed, beautiful retablo rendition of the nativity story with colorful details from S. American culture. It has been displayed many times at the annual Christmas Creche Exhibit held every year in Palo Alto, CA. I am proud to have it as part of my nativity collection.
Featured Artist
"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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