Name: Retablo, Chapel of Quinua
SKU: 61308

Children at Play Hand-Painted Wood Ceramic Retablo Wall Mirror from Peru

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

In a rectangular composition, scenes celebrating childhood games decorate the frame of this wooden wall mirror from Peru. Alejandro Chavez designs this piece of wall decor, elaborating four sections with petite hand-painted ceramic figurines in the style of traditional retablos. From human pyramids to kites and soccer, this mirror captures the spirit of an Andean childhood.

$59 Wholesale

$59
Love Divine Handcrafted Retablo Nativity Scene Wall Mirror from Peru

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

Alejandro Chavez crafts a mirror frame rooted in Andean tradition with four different vignettes. At the top, Andean shepherds serenade the Holy Family beneath the stars on the very first Christmas. To the left and right, a llama and a cow rest outdoors. Along the bottom are three bright flowers. Known as a retablo, this traditional diorama is housed in a colorful chest crafted of wood and painted. The Peruvian artisan carefully models each figure from ceramic plaster and paints them by hand to surround a heart-shaped looking glass.

$54 Wholesale

$54
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Mask Collection Unique Wood Retablo Folk Art Mask Theme Sculpture

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

A brilliant painted wood box opens to reveal handcrafted masks. Used during the Carnival celebrations preceding Lent, they show an astonishing array of animals, human and fantasy faces. Alejandro Chávez displays them in a traditional diorama, known as a retablo; each figurine is modeled by hand.

$69 Wholesale

$69
Llamas on Christmas Eve Ceramic Folk Art Religious Retablo Diorama Handmade in Peru

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

This colorful box depicts Christmas in the highlands of Peru. Alejandro Chávez crafts a traditional Ayacucho-style retablo, a diorama housed in a colorful wood box. The Holy Family, a sheep and a cow are modeled of clay and painted by hand. Beneath them, shepherds and their llamas kneel in a joyful folk art nativity scene.

$49 Wholesale

$49
Christmas Joy Wood and ceramic nativity scene

Erika Ulloa

(41)

An angel hovers above the manger where the newborn Christ child rests to sing a song of Christmas joy. By Erika Ulloa, this beautiful nativity scene is set in the Peruvian highlands. The artisan crafts the wooden box to house this retablo or diorama and paints it in vivid colors. The figures are carefully modeled from clay and painted by hand.

$89 Wholesale

$89
Andean Mask Shop Hand-Painted Ceramic Mask-Themed Retablo from Peru

Jose Ramos

(3)

Reflecting Peruvian carnival traditions, this fantastic retablo depicts a group of artisans peddling their handcrafted masks. Jose Ramos designs the festive retablo, crafted of wood with hand-painted ceramic figurines inside. Floral motifs decorate the doors, which can be displayed open or closed.

$189 Wholesale

$189
Celebrating the Birth Peruvian Folk Art Wood Retablo

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

Floral doors hide a scene of eternal attraction – the birth of the Baby Jesus. The Three Wise Men accompany Mary and Joseph, every figure attired in the typical clothing of the Peruvian Andes. Alejandro Chavez crafts this retablo altar entirely by hand, constructing a wood frame to house delicately painted figures.

$54 Wholesale

$54
Yawar Fiesta Folk Art Wood Retablo Sculpture from Peru

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

Celebrating the condor and its impressive size and strength, the yawar ("blood" in Quechua) fiesta takes place in Peru's Apurimac and Ayacucho regions. The condor represents the people of Peru, while the bull represents the Spanish. If the condor flies, this augurs a good harvest, and musicians accompany the event. Alejandro Chávez crafts the wooden box to house this retablo, or diorama and paints it in vivid colors. The figures are carefully modeled from ceramic plaster and painted by hand.

$79 Wholesale

$79
Dancing Party Dance-Themed Wood and Ceramic Retablo from Peru

Erika Ulloa

(41)

Crafted by hand from ceramic, a group of dancers and musicians bring down the house in this traditional retablo from Peru. Erika Ulloa creates this cultural addition to your home decor. The retablo is crafted of wood, featuring hand-painted floral motifs on the swinging doors and at the top.

$79 Wholesale

$79
Chapel of Quinua Collectible Peruvian Wood Multicolor Retablo Sculpture

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

Celestial scenes inhabit the upper composition of this altar, as figures in traditional Andean attire celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ beneath a rich, floral canopy. This form of Peruvian folk art is known as the retablo, especially characteristic of the Ayacucho region. The frame is crafted by hand from wood, while Alejandro Chávez fills the shelves with tiny ceramic characters painted to joyous perfection.

$59 Wholesale

$59
Party in the Cemetery Hand-Painted Day of the Dead Ceramic Retablo from Peru

Jose Ramos

(3)

Reflecting Peruvian attitudes towards death, this fantastic retablo depicts a group of skeletons gathering for a wedding in the cemetery. Jose Ramos designs the Day of the Dead retablo, crafted of wood with hand-painted ceramic figurines inside. Floral motifs decorate the doors, which can be displayed open or closed.

$189 Wholesale

$189
Little Carnaval Hand Made Folk Art Mirror from Peru

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

Alejandro Chávez crafts a mirror frame rooted in Andean tradition. Varied scenes represent Carnavalito (Little Carnival), a celebration held in the Peruvian Andes. Musicians play traditional instruments, participants re-enact the birth of Jesus, incredible masks hang on the wall, and a couple stands beneath a towering prickly pear cactus. Known as a retablo, this traditional diorama is housed in a colorful chest crafted of wood and painted. Chávez carefully models each figure from ceramic plaster and paints them by hand.

$59 Wholesale

$59
Adoration of Baby Jesus, Ceramic and Wood Dance-Themed Retablo from Peru

Erika Ulloa

(41)

$104 Wholesale

$104
Chapel of Santa Ana, Folk Art Retablo Peruvian Nativity Scene

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

$49 Wholesale

$49
Ayacucho Birth, Retablo-Style Nativity Wood Wall Mirror from Peru

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

$59 Wholesale

$59
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Nativity Reflection, Nativity-Themed Wood and Ceramic Wall Mirror from Peru

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

$39 Wholesale

$39
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Chapel of Huamanga, Retablo

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

$134 Wholesale

$134
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Jesus Spoke of Peace, Fair Trade Nativity Scene Retablo Wood Sculpture

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

$47 Wholesale

$47
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Virgin Mary, Painted Wood Retablo Andes Folk Art Handmade in Peru

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

$47 Wholesale

$47
Nativity Scene, Christianity Wood Retablo Folk Art from the Andes

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

$54 Wholesale

$54
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Busy Textile Market, Handcrafted Andean Textile Market Retablo Diorama

Julio Gallardo

(20)

$459 Wholesale

$459

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Retablo, 'Chapel of Santa Ana'

Florence

Nov 28, 2021

I love this colorful retablo

I’ve always wanted one of these colorful retablos and am so happy I waited for this one. Love Alejandro’s work and just purchased another. Thank you and blessings to you and yours.

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Wood retablo, 'Yawar Fiesta'

Rochelle

Nov 15, 2016

Excellent Retablo

This is a warm and colorful retablo from Peru. Great Size and the figures of the people and the animals are so life like...This retablo is an excellent example of fine workmanship from the artisan. Rochelle New Jersey

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Retablo, 'Chapel of Quinua'

Daniel

Sep 28, 2017

Quintessential artistry from Peru

This item is colorful and such a perfect example of the work we have come to love over the years from this wonderful country and its artisans. Perfect for my collection and would make a wonderful gift. Sharing the incarnation of Christ as well as a great story of this craft.

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