60th birthday gift for a man who has almost everything
Ms. Peláez is magical. I gave this gift to an old friend who has everything money can buy - except for the knowledge of Novica and the power of this artist! He was deeply moved by my choice and her work.
This is a true treasure, so artfully done and beyond my expectation! Since I am a Pisces, the two fishes symbol is perfect and I am displaying it proudly. The box is well made and even a little larger than I thought it would be, and the painted lid is exceptional - Truly a high quality purchase!
"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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