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Alejandro Chavez
Alejandro Chavez

The Andes Traditional Andean retablos

About this Item

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.

Dimensions

  • 1.20 kgs
  • 2.6 lbs
  • 30.5 cm H x 18.5 cm W x 7 cm D
  • 12" H x 7.25" W x 2.8" D

Key Features

  • MDF, ceramic
  • Signed by the artist
  • Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Made in Peru
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Peruicon info
  • Product ID: 165905
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Rochelle

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Nov 15, 2016

Excellent Retablo”

This is a warm and colorful retablo from Peru. Great Size and the figures of the people and the animals are so life like...This retablo is an excellent example of fine workmanship from the artisan. Rochelle New Jersey

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JP

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Mar 19, 2020

2nd retablo”

This is my 2nd one and I love it just like the 1st one

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Kathy

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Feb 06, 2020

Beautiful piece of art!”

This retablo is beautifully made and is a wonderful addition to our home. It is colorful, playful, and makes us smile. Thank you for your beautiful art!

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Kathy

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Feb 07, 2026

Love this beautiful Nativity Scene”

Absolutely gorgeous! Very well made.

Purchased Item Epiphany, Retablo

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Pam

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Jan 12, 2026

So pretty and unique!”

I love folk art and primitive art and this is a treasure! Great price and a focal piece at Christmas!

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Mary

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Jan 03, 2026

Perfect!”

This lovely handmade item is well crafted and so unique! This is a perfect addition to my world travels mask collection I modified it to hang on the wall with my other masks. It is truly a treasure! Came well packaged and completely intact. Alejandro, thank you for this wonderful piece!

Great addition to my mask collection

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Profound Impact

Profound Impact

Novica sales provide Alejandro's family workshop with a steady cash flow. These sales account for nearly half of their monthly income, helping to ensure their survival. Markets and other seasonal outlets provide supplemental income that contributes to their annual living expenses. In the coming years, Alejandro hopes to grow his workshop and better his family by increasing his Novica sales.

Preserving Traditions

Preserving Traditions

At school in Ayacucho, Alejandro began to learn the indigenous art of Andean retableria. Seeking to refine his craft, he apprenticed at the workshop of Angel Castro to learn the secrets of a master retablista. Upon his teacher's death, Alejandro founded his own workshop. There he began to incorporate his wife's modeled figures into his traditional retablos. Today Alejandro's nephews are his apprentices and his family workshop continues to craft their beloved retablos, which recount the culture and traditions of the Andes.

Enabling Education

Enabling Education

One year away from his 50th birthday, Alejandro and his wife adopted a son and a daughter (Jose and Carol) from their hometown. Today Alejandro continues to provide for the education of his children and his grandchild, who joined the family in 2018. His daughter Carol is studying accounting and his son Jose is at the police academy.

Microcredit Financing

Microcredit Financing

Alejandro Chavez has received 4 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $800 and the most recent for $1100. Proceeds were used to invest in the purchase of raw materials such as plaster, ceramic, plywood and paint.

Covering Basic Needs

Covering Basic Needs

This artist striving to supporting their own or their family's basic needs and improve their livelihood.

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