Name: Retablo, Chapel of Quinua
SKU: 61308

Ayacucho Birth Retablo-Style Nativity Wood Wall Mirror from Peru

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

By Peruvian artisan Alejandro Chavez, this wall mirror celebrates the traditional nativity. In the style of traditional retablos, Chavez diligently crafts a variety of different figurines from ceramic, painted by hand within a wood frame that surrounds a mirror in the center. The upper portion of the frame depict the nativity, while the left and right sections depict a hat and a mask shop. The bottom section depicts a group of musicians dancing and playing traditional music.

$59 Wholesale

$59
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
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
Scenes from My Land Handcrafted Religious Retablo Diorama Andean Folk Art

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

This colorful retablo by Alejandro Chávez houses six scenes taken from Andean beliefs and customs. The first features local animals, followed by Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. The third shelf features Andean shepherds followed by the traditional Hat Dance. The fifth scene is about picking prickly pears in Ayacucho and the last scene portrays a local celebratory dance. Each ceramic figurine is crafted and painted by hand.

$69 Wholesale

$69
Chapel of Santa Ana Folk Art Retablo Peruvian Nativity Scene

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

Colorful doors open on to the Chapel of Santa Ana, where expressive figures celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Alejandro Chavez portrays his characters in traditional Andean attire, as a sense of divine luminosity gracefully descends upon the scene. This form of Peruvian folk art is known as the retablo, especially characteristic of the Ayacucho region. The wooden frame is crafted by hand, while the artisan fills the shelves with tiny ceramic figures painted to joyous perfection.

$49 Wholesale

$49
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
Holy Family with the Magi Handmade Ayacucho Ceramic Folk Art Christmas Retablo Diorama

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

Led to Bethlehem by a star in the east, the Three Kings bring precious gifts to the Christ Child. Mary and Joseph stand on either side as a cow and donkey kneel beside the manger. This colorful box depicts the Epiphany from the Christmas story in the Gospel of Matthew. Alejandro Chávez crafts a traditional Ayacucho-style retablo, a diorama housed in a colorful wood box. The images are modeled of ceramic and painted by hand, and the box closes with a leather latch.

$49 Wholesale

$49
Nativity Scene Christianity Wood Retablo Folk Art from the Andes

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

This colorful box holds a Christmas surprise. Opening the doors reveals a nativity scene in three dimensions. Alejandro Chávez crafts a traditional retablo (diorama) in the regional style of Ayacucho. The Holy Family and the three kings are modeled of clay and painted by hand. A cow and donkey crowd close to the straw-filled manger.

$54 Wholesale

$54
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Chapel of Bethlehem Fair Trade Folk Art Retablo Mirror

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

Diverse scenes representative of the Ayacucho region of Peru comprise this handcrafted retablo, a unique style of Andean folk art. The altar-like composition is divided into several shelves, populated by colorful figures and expressions of native customs. In the upper space, Alejandro Chavez recreates the birth of Jesus, as men and women dressed in traditional Peruvian attire look on proudly. The frame is made from wood, while the artist uses ceramic figures and vibrant paints to evoke the vast tapestry of human emotions.

$119 Wholesale

$119
Sweet Cat in Pink Hand-Painted Pink Ceramic Cat Figurine with Floral Motif

Elva Florez

(43)

"My creations are inspired by the Ayacucho retablos, which are decorative dioramas with hand-modeled figures in bright and neon colors," says Peru's Elva Florez. She designs a vivid ceramic cat figurine with beautiful floral motifs painted by hand on a pink background that will brighten up any space.

$14 Wholesale

$14

Featured Reviews

Retablo wall mirror, 'Chapel of Bethlehem'

Bernd

Jan 24, 2025

Interessante Ergänzung unserer Retablo-Sammlung

Die interessante Kombination der Krippendarstellung mit einem Spiegel ist eine wirklich außergewöhnliche Idee. So wird jeder Betrachter zum Teil der Krippe.

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Retablo, 'Scenes from My Land'

Julia

Sep 28, 2017

Wonderfull Retablo

This is a wonderful story of the people in a miniature way. The many aspects of the community that are livelihood are represented. I love this retablo.

Retablo, 'Chapel of Quinua'

Daniel

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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