Name: Painted wood retablo, Cross of Lamentation
SKU: 78688

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Decoupage motifs depict the legendary art of Puebla to cover this reverent pinewood cross. The home of Talavera pottery, Puebla's ceramic art is legendary. Ana María González selects a colorful pattern depicting tiles.

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Cross of Lamentation Hand Made Religious Wood Retablo Diorama Andean Folk Art

Alejandro Chavez

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After Christ's death on the cross, the image itself came to be venerated as one of the most important Christian symbols. Alejandro Chávez shows an empty cross, graced with a portrait of Jesus. Ladders reach to beams where ofrendas (offerings) have been placed. Figures in traditional Andean dress kneel below the cross, their eyes lifted in devout prayer. Known as a retablo, this traditional diorama is housed in a colorful chest crafted of wood and painted. Chávez carefully models each figure from ceramic plaster and paints them by hand; the retablo receives an antique finish.

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Flowers frame a fierce countenance that hides a benevolent nature. Komang Sri depicts Barong in a suar wood relief panel. Barong represents the goodness that destroyed the evil witch, Rangda. His adventures are reenacted in the form of a religious dance performed at Balinese temple ceremonies. But these days, the Barong dance is also performed for tourists. He is the most popular and beloved character in Bali's colorful culture, a hybrid creature, half shaggy dog and half lion.

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colourful sun and moon motifs inspired by traditional Huichol designs cover this set of four square coasters. Ana Maria Gonzalez of Mexico designs these fantastic home accessories, crafting them of pinewood with a holder for easy storage and display.

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Huichol Mandala Petite Pinewood Decoupage Box with Huichol Icons

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Beautiful images from Mexico's Huichol people cover this decorative box by Ana Maria Gonzalez. Crafted of pinewood, it depicts a radiant floral mandala on the lid. Huichol icons decorate the sides, showing the sierra's tall pine trees, flowers, insects and the blue shaman. The artisan works in decoupage to create a petite and colorful chest.

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Holy Week Handcrafted Christian Theme Easter Retablo Diorama

Alejandro Chavez

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Crafted by hand, this retablo tells the story of Easter in four scenes. Alejandro Chávez depicts Christ's triumphant entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday and, just above, Jesus on the cross where the devout file past in a religious procession. Mary and the disciples grieve his death by candlelight. Yet he rises again and ascends into heaven. Known as a retablo, this traditional diorama is housed in a colorful chest crafted of wood and painted. Chávez carefully models each figure from ceramic plaster and paints them all by hand.

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Zapotec Fish 12-inch Hand Carved and Painted Alebrije Fish Sculpture

Manuel Cruz

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A rotund fish with big eyes swims sinuously in cool rivers. Colorful motifs from Zapotec art and ancient temples cover the body and fins. By Manuel Cruz, this is a beautiful example of Mexico's alebrije art. The image is carved by hand of copal wood in the style of Oaxaca and meticulously painted by hand with tiny brushes. The finer details are created using a maguey thorn instead of a brush.

The alebrije tradition originated with Mexico City artisan Pedro Linares (1906-1992). When he was 30, he became ill and fell into a coma. While he was unconscious, he dreamed he was caught between the land of the living and the dead, a place populated with creatures whose body parts belonged to different animals. The beings repeatedly cried, "Alebrije!" When he was well, Linares recreated these fanciful figures in papier mache. His work became famous and inspired artisans in the state of Oaxaca, who began crafting alebrijes of wood.

The wood branch dictates the final form, thus size and shapes can vary slightly. Thus, each alebrije is an authentic work of Mexican folk art.

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Might be my friend's favorite birthday gift!

My good friend turned 40 and I gave her this box as a gift. At the party she received lots of very cool gifts, but when she opened this, everyone commented on how special it was. My friend kept picking it up throughout the evening. She really loved it!

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Tom

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I'm very happy to add these to my coasters collection. The color combinations and designs are beautiful, and the coasters themselves very well made. These are sitting on my desk in my home office, brightening my days.

Painted wood retablo, 'Cross of Lamentation'

Lou

Oct 7, 2017

A beautiful work of art!

I received this packaged in a very secure manner. When I opened the package, I was surprised the Retablo was wrapped in a very nice paper in an inner package. The bow that was wrapped around the package had a small handmade figure of an Andean. A nice card signed by the artist (?) was included. The Retablo itself is a very magnificent work of art. The details are just amazing. I can't think of enough words to describe how great this is. It will be placed in a prominent place in my house. Thank you.