Folk Art Wood Retablo Sculpture from Peru, "Yawar Fiesta"
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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.
- 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
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Rochelle
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11/15/2016
"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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03/19/2020
"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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02/06/2020
"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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Seema T.
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09/24/2017
"A point of interest atop our piano."
I have wanted a Retablo for a long time. It is a lovely, happy example of this kind of folk art.
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Hoyle
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06/16/2016
"Exuberant Peruvian retablo"
This is a very handsome and exuberant contemporary non-religious Peruvian retablo.
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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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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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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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"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