This is the second nativity sculpture I have ordered by this artist. The first one was for me and this one is for a friend who fell in love with my family. The figures are beautiful and so intricately detailed. I smile at these pieces. Mr. Aylas is truly gifted.
So well made and just what I was looking for to give to a friend that loves Native American art. The colors are beautiful and the design is simply elegant.
"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
The Summer Catalog
Discover our unique collection of beautiful, handmade objects from around the world, inspired by more than a century of exploration.