This retablo is so beautifully made, it is hard to believe how reasonably priced it is! The workmanship is so detailed and the figures have such lovely expressions on their faces. I plan on ordering another soon!
Very petite as described. The little cow is " winking " which might not be appreciated by some in the spirit of the scene, but I love recognition of the grandparents!
"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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