Very bright colors and beautiful details! A great piece of true folk art. This is my second retablo from Alejandro Chavez, and this time it is a gift. I am sure my brother and his wife will love this unique piece of art. Thank you, Alejandro!
I purchased this figurine for my brother, who owns two dogs and loves birds. St Francis is beautifully carved and painted. My brother is thrilled with the gift and has it prominently displayed in his New Orleans home.
I was lucky to get the last set of these. So beautiful! I hope Alejandra makes more of them. I am giving one to myself for Christmas and an giving the other one to my grandson.
"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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