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 love John Barrow wood sculptures and this Santa will not disappoint you. I bought one for myself and one as a house-warming gift. The quality is great as usual and the colors are so vivid and bold. Definitely a great addition to my Christmas and John Barrow collection!
The Andean Festivity in blue is beautiful and wonderfully made. I love Nativity scenes and did not have a glass one. The artistry and workmanship are outstanding. I love these and will enjoy them for years to come.
"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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