Handmade Holy Week Wood Retablo (Peru)

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

Surrounded by an array of flowers, rays of light burst in a halo about the Virgin Mary. Alejandro Chávez shows her expression of loving concern for her son, Jesus, and for mankind. Known as a retablo, this traditional diorama is housed in a colorful... ... more

Sunrise Nativity,'Wood and Plaster Andean Nativity Retablo with Musicians'

This handcrafted retablo by Jose Ramos of Peru fuses the traditional nativity scene with the joy of an Andean festival. Graceful three-dimensional flowers and vines cover both sides of the green doors. Inside, a host of Andean musicians celebrate... ... more

Handcrafted Wood and Plaster Nativity Retablo from Peru 'Sacred Nativity'

Open the doors of this wood retablo to reveal a beautiful nativity scene. Plaster figurines in colorful garb are handcrafted by Jesus Urbano of Peru. The outside of the retablo is hand-painted with a colorful floral design. ... more

Handmade Born to the Amazons Ceramic Nativity Scene, Set of 8 (Peru)

Peru's Alberto Aparicio Canchari handcrafts an endearing ceramic nativity scene featuring the Holy Family accompanied by the Three Wise Men. The eight piece nativity scene is painted by hand with expressive detail. ... more

Novica Handmade Night In Bethlehem Wood And Ceramic Nativity Retablo

This wonderful folk art retablo is from Alejandro Chavez in Peru. The nativity-themed retablo is crafted by hand from wood and ceramic, with faux leather hinges on the doors. ... more

Novica Handmade Tarma Nativity Wood And Ceramic Retablo

Located in the center of Peru, Tarma is a village known for its music and dance traditions. Among these traditions, Huayno is a distinctive dance performed by a man and a woman, characterized by agile stomping of the feet. ... more

Novica Handmade Growing Faith Wood Wall Cross

The symbol of the Holy Cross bears great significance for artisan Carlos Jimenez. He handcrafts this version from sturdy cedar wood and decorates it with two flowers representing a faith that is always in bloom. ... more

Novica Handmade Chota Nativity Wood And Ceramic Retablo Sculpture

This retablo sculpture is designed and made by Erika Ulloa in Peru. It is nativity scene but with the personages dressed in the traditional attire of the town of Chota. ... more

Wood retablo, 'Holy Week'

Crafted by hand this retablo tells the story of Easter in four scenes. Alejandro Chavez depicts Christ's triumphant entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday and just above Jesus on the cross where the devout file past in a religious procession. Mary and... ... more

Novica Handmade Ayacucho Scissors Dance Wood And Plaster Retablo

The energetic danza de las tijeras or "scissors dance" of Peru, performed in Quechua villages, is listed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Jesus Urbano in Peru recreates the dance in this wonderful wood and plaster retablo. ... more

Novica Handmade Holy Family In Dark Green Wood Nativity Scene (6 Pieces) - 3.5" H x 1.4" W x 1.6" D

Reclaiming discarded pieces of tropical cypress wood, Victor Hugo Lopez depicts the Holy Family. Mary, Joseph and the Christ Child are accompanied by a cow and donkey in this petite handcrafted nativity scene. ... more