I purchased these small and lovely little crosses and found that I liked them even more than I thought I would. I shared them with a friend who was retiring as a small gift.
This traditional Ayacucho-style retablo is perfectly executed. it's atrue collectors item. It can be displayed on a tabletop or on the wall. Fast delivery, safe packaging.
This cross is elegant because it is understated and beautiful at the same time. Very well made. This is for my son-in-law, who will appreciate the serenity it will give him in his home office.
"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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