 Retablo, 'Our Lady of Fatima'
$27.95
Mary sits in a floral meadow, cradling her young son Jesus who holds aloft a rosary and scapular. Alejandro Ch�vez creates a reverent representation of Our Lady of Fatima. An apparition of the Virgin Mary, she appeared six times to three shepherd children near the Portuguese town of Fatima in 1917. She urged the faithful to pray the rosary and wear the scapular of the Virgin of Mount Carmel. Her feast day is May 13. Known as a retablo, this traditional diorama features figures housed in a colorful wooden chest. |
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 Wood statuette, 'Angel Divine'
$38.95
Balinese master carver Made Wirata transforms local suar wood into an angel of love and mercy. Bathed in golden light, she raises her hands to the heavens in prayer. Wirata displays admirable care for detail, delicately carving the folds of the angel's gowns and the feathers of her celestial wings. |
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 'Jesus Christ,' statuette
$69.95
Master wood carver Nyoman Karsa uses suar wood to depict this spectacular statuette of Jesus holding an axe and a piece of wood. Representing the virtue of a simple life, the carpenter Jesus is depicted with a gorgeous, flowing robe that demonstrates the artisan's consummate ability to transform wood into quasi-animate objects full of emotion and energy. |
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 Painted wood retablo, 'Bethlehem in Lucanas'
$27.95
This colorful box opens to reveal a nativity scene. Alejandro Ch�vez creates this beautiful retablo, or diorama. Dressed in traditional Andean clothes, Mary and Joseph welcome the newborn Christ child, while shepherds and kings also adore the baby. Ch�vez crafts the frame from wood and fashions the figures of ceramic plaster, painted by hand. He names the piece "Bethlehem in Lucanas" for a town in the province of Ayacucho. |
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 Mahogany and cedar nativity scene, 'Magi Adoration' (set of 6)
$164.95
A work of solemn beauty, this hand-carved nativity scene exudes peace and serenity. John Barrow creates this unique rendition from three types of wood -- mahogany, cedar and ishpingo. He gives a vivid presence to each member, especially to Mary as she cradles Jesus in her arms. "I'm very proud of the finish I've given this nativity scene," confides Barrow. "It's the result of many years of experience during which I designed a special sanding machine that allows me to create this kind of finish." This set of six pieces depicts Mary, Joseph, a shepherd and the Three Kings. |
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 Wood statuette, 'Cherubic Angel of Harmony'
$202.95
This statuette portrays a cherubic malaikat (angel), his mission being to maintain global harmony. He holds a shell trumpet in his delicate hands, as resonant melody spreads its peace to the whole world. Carved from fine suar wood by Wayan Rendah, the piece's polished perfection is sure to enchant. |
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 Mahogany cross, 'Fleur-de-Lis'
$52.95
Foliage like flames surrounds the base of a fleury cross. Arms end in fleur-de-lis, while Balinese bunga flowers cover its surface. Expertly carved by Nyoman Subrata, the design finds expression in mahogany. |
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 Wood statuette, 'Mary and Jesus'
$62.95
Rich wood grains intensify the beauty of this elegant statuette. Lovingly sculpted with graceful line and smooth contours, it depicts Mary. The Virgin holds little Jesus close to her heart in an exquisite carving by Wayan Rendah. |
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 Wood sculpture, 'Praying Mary'
$69.95
Standing over the world, Mary puts her hands together and prays. Her face is covered by her cloak yet her serene countenance exudes inspiring force. Made Marya sculpts her image with delicate artistry as he carves the sculpture by hand from noble suar wood. |
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 Painted wood retablo, 'Cross of Lamentation'
$27.95
After Christ's death on the cross, the image itself came to be venerated as one of the most important Christian symbols. Alejandro Ch�vez shows an empty cross, graced with a portrait of Jesus. Ladders reach to beams where ofrendas (offerings) have been placed. Figures in traditional Andean dress kneel below the cross, their eyes lifted in devout prayer. Known as a retablo, this traditional diorama is housed in a colorful chest crafted of wood and painted. Ch�vez carefully models each figure from ceramic plaster and paints them by hand; the retablo receives an antique finish. |
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 Wood retablo, 'The Virgin of Mount Carmel'
$34.95
Cradling tiny Jesus in her arms, the Virgin of Mount Carmel smiles with maternal love. Alejandro Ch�vez portrays the Madonna named for Mount Carmel in the Holy Land, where a chapel was built in her honor before her assumption into heaven. In 1251 she appeared in England, offering favors and protection to those who wear her scapular. Also known as Immaculate Virgin and Star of the Sea, she inspired the Carmelite order. This traditional diorama is known as a retablo; each figurine is modeled by hand. |
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