This is a wonderful story of the people in a miniature way. The many aspects of the community that are livelihood are represented. I love this retablo.
The carving of THE HOLY FAMILY is amazing. Javier is extremely gifted and is putting his gift to perfection. I love this carving and as soon as I've had it blessed by a Priest ,it will hang it on my wall.
Thank you Javier.
"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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