I’ve purchased a number of artworks from the Montalvo family that are intricate and beautifully painted. This “Creation “ piece is refining and elegant.
This cross arrived yesterday and immediately became a favorite. I’ve tried to replace a cross that I received from my parents unsuccessfully for years. While this one does not resemble it, its simplicity gives me peace and calm. The clasp is very good and sturdy.
"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 specialises in creating retablos, a kind of reverent diorama-altar typical of the Ayacucho region of... read more
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