Painted Wood Retablo Andes Folk Art Handmade in Peru, "Virgin Mary"
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Surrounded by an array of flowers, rays of light burst in a halo about the Virgin Mary. Alejandro Chávez shows her expression of loving concern for her son, Jesus, and for mankind. Known as a retablo, this traditional diorama is housed in a colorful chest crafted of wood and painted. Chávez carefully models each figure from ceramic plaster and paints them by hand.
- 0.73 kgs
- 1.6 lbs
- 23.5 cm H x 13.5 cm W x 8.5 cm D
- 9.25" H x 5.25" W x 3.3" D
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Pam
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02/16/2020
"Look at it every day"
Beautiful home made retablo love love love it, lovely colours fabulous expression on Mary
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Suezy
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09/29/2019
"My third one! Yes, theyre that good!"
I bought the first one for myself as a confirmation gift because one of our Deacons, in a class for new Catholics, said every Catholic home must have a few things - one of them was a statue or photo or painting, etc., of our Blessed Mother Mary. I bought the second for a woman in my Bible study, who is from Peru and just moved into a new home. I bought the third one for my sister, because when she saw a photo of mine, she fell in love with it - not for the religious appeal, but from a folk art perspective - and after looking at many online, I cant agree more. I watched the video of how the artisan makes the retablo and it added even greater value to it. I simply love them. I love the scene behind Mary - the high mountains, and the flowers, in a wooden box with doors. I mounted mine on a wall in my home office and see it from where I sit. Im buying the next one as a thank you gift for a close friend who I will be visiting in a few weeks.
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Susan
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01/02/2017
"Even nicer than the photo"
This is a very beautiful retablo. It has a lovely antique look. I love the reverence for the image.
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Donna
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10/14/2021
"I love it"
Im Catholic and lost everything I owned in a fire. I missed seeing an image of Mother Mary every day and was looking for something to replace the ceramic image I made years ago. As soon as I saw this retablo, I knew the perfect spot in my new home for it. I measured the space before ordering. It fits perfectly on the rustic, hand-made pine hutch. Its comforting to have this in my home. I want to thank the artist, Novica, and all the people who worked to get it here for making this possible.
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Peter
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07/31/2018
"centre of devotion"
a private shrine of love
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Elizabeth
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09/28/2017
"Retablo"
Love it.
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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