This is a great gift to give to followers of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
It is reverent in its delicate balance of exquisite art and beauty.A beautiful keepsake to give for a special time.
I gave this lovely cross as a gift to a friend who was being ordained as a pastor in the American Baptist Church. I chose this cross not only as symbol of her Christian faith, but also for the words from Corinthians, Chapter 13, on of my favorites. She was thrilled to receive it.
This is a beautifully carved wood piece. It has a small hanger on the back at the top and I have it hanging on the wall with some other Buddhist items. I would definitely purchase more items from this artist.
"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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