This is a very detailed, beautiful retablo rendition of the nativity story with colorful details from S. American culture. It has been displayed many times at the annual Christmas Creche Exhibit held every year in Palo Alto, CA. I am proud to have it as part of my nativity collection.
I've wanted an image of Saint Michael for years. I love this one particularly as I prefer satan in the form of a serpent. A beautiful carving. Many thanks to this gifted family.
"Every piece is an opportunity to express our profound relationship with the Catholic faith."
Brothers Simeón, Javier and Germán Ramírez Montalvo graduated from the San Juan Bosco School of Arts and Crafts, a school for low income students in... read more
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