The quality of the wood-carving and painting is incredible. You cannot find a better hand-made product for the price in the U.S. Recommend these artisans highly!
The carving of THE HOLY FAMILY is amazing. Javier is extremely gifted and is putting his gift to perfection. I love this carving and as soon as I've had it blessed by a Priest ,it will hang it on my wall.
Thank you Javier.
"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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