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!
Love the scale and artistry of this precious nativity set. This was the perfect Christmas gift for my daughter’s new apartment and even matched her color scheme.
This ornament was a special ornament on my tree. It's so well-made, with obvious care taken to even the smallest detail. A very special "gift" came within the packaging - a small, small little figure, about 1/2 inch tall. The detail on the doll was so intricate.
"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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