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.
Truly captures a young and loving St Joseph as a daddy. My friends saw mine and HAD to have one.
The carving is beautiful and the color blends well with many color schemes.
Beautiful depiction of 'Saint Francis' surrounded by his caring and love of animals by artist Manuel Delfino. It brings a smile to everyone who sees it! God has blessed you with a great talent, thank you for sharing it with the world!
"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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