Christmas Nativity Retablo Folk Art Handmade in Peru, "Blue Christmas"
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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 the three kings are modeled of clay and painted by hand. Beneath them, villagers harvest the red fruit of the prickly pear cactus.
- 0.83 kgs
- 1.8 lbs
- Open: 26.5 cm H x 29.5 cm W x 6 cm D
- Open: 10.5" H x 11.5" W x 2.4" D
- Closed: 26.5 cm H x 14.5 cm W x 6.5 cm D
- Closed: 10.5" H x 5.75" W x 2.6" D
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Martha
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01/10/2020
"Gift"
My daughter loves this. Beautiful colors.
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Gail
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09/30/2023
"Will brighten their Christmas"
Bought as a gift and they loved it. Thank you.
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IRINA
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09/28/2019
"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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Carrie
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12/27/2018
"A work of Art"
Beautifully made...the details are so fine
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Taylor
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07/31/2018
"a beautiful christmas memory"
a great find to add to my collections of Christmas retablos!
Best Uses
- deocration
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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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Richard
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09/15/2023
"Amazing!"
The photos don t do it justice. Amazing. If there are any available, order while you can. Everyone who has seen this frame has commented on how great it is.
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Joel
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07/13/2023
"Absolutely amazing"
For the price, the quality of work is unbelievable.
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Ayantika
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06/16/2023
"This is awesome and so detailed"
Love, love, love this Mirror-retablo. Its one of my prized possession. Its so detailed, I have always been drawn to peruvian retablos and this artpeice fulfills being a mirror as well as a retablo. I just wish it was a tad-bit larger in size.
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Gerard
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01/31/2023
"Beautiful Retablo"
The retablo is well designed and painted. It is a beautiful addition to the house.
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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