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 Retablo, 'Nativity and Scissor Dance'
$34.95
A happy medley receives the birth of Jesus as faces glow with heartwarming smiles. Revelers celebrate his birth with the Tijera (Scissor) dance, color and joy reverberating with Andean pride. Moises Espinoza recreates the happy occasion with sublime artistry that makes this retablo (diorama) an endearing addition to the Christmas celebrations. |
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 Ceramic nativity scene, 'Andes Christmas'
$42.95
The customs and hallowed beliefs of the Peruvian people inspire this collection of eight endearing figurines. Juan Soto Palomino portrays a nativity scene, as Mary, Joseph, and the three wise men bear witness to this divine miracle. Using red clay as his expressive medium, the artisan shapes the pieces by hand, while latex paints achieve the subdued colors of traditional Andean attire. The result is a delicate accent for any Christmas decor. |
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 Retablo, 'Chapel of Quinua'
$39.95
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on sale! $35.96
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 Chevez fills the shelves with tiny ceramic characters painted to joyous perfection. |
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 Ceramic nativity scene, 'Birth in the Tower'
$49.95
Shepherds climb steep stairs to witness the miracle of Christmas in this delightful nativity scene by Dionisio Rojas. In his skillful hands, the inn takes the shape of a stone tower and shepherds are boys in traditional Andean dress. They peer into the thatch-roof shelter with wonder and awe. Crafted by hand, each piece is individually shaped of clay and delicately painted in rich colors. |
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 Glass nativity scene, 'Blue Christmas' (set of 8)
$39.99
Nestled in a bed of fresh hay, the Christ child lifts tiny arms toward his mother. Mary and Joseph gaze lovingly at their newborn, as the three kings reverently offer gifts. The Holy Family's faithful donkey and a sleek black cow share the stable. Jose Pinpinco shapes the figures in cool blue glass, painted by hand. |
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 Silver plated nativity scene, 'Light for Jesus' (set of 3)
$67.95
Joseph holds a lantern above Baby Jesus to chase the shadows away as Mary kneels by His side. The Christ Child rejoices in this endearing nativity scene. Roxana Fajardo details the sculptures with expert mastery, applying a fine silver plate to enhance their luminous presence. 1000 rating silver. |
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 Ceramic nativity scene, 'Bell Tower Christmas'
$57.95
Bells in the steeples chime the good news e Jesus is born! Kneeling reverently in the atrium of a village church, Mary and Joseph welcome the tiny Christ child. Wooly sheep and a curious chicken celebrate an Andean Christmas in this nativity scene by Dionisio Rojas. |
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 Retablo, 'Celebrating the Birth'
$39.95
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on sale! $35.96
Floral doors hide a scene of eternal attraction e 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. |
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 Nativity scene, 'Blessed Are Those Who Come'
$29.95
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on sale! $26.96
Huddled together inside an Andean hut, the Holy Family welcomes the Three Wise Men in an endearing nativity scene by Alejandro Chavez. Each figurine is crafted of plaster of Paris, hand-painted to vivid realism. "This work represents the blessed welcome of Baby Jesus, the passion and the love towards the world's redeemer," explains the artist. |
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 Ceramic figurine, 'Christmas in Cactus'
$39.95
Prickly pear cactus shelters the Holy Family in this delightful ceramic figurine. An angel hovers above them and llamas kneel beside the straw filled manger. Carmen Rosa Soto creates a nativity scene with an Andean theme. |
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 Ceramic statuette, 'Welcome the Child'
$47.95
The birth of a baby is a joyous occasion that unites the family. Grandmother is present to share her wisdom and the children have fetched bowls of water. By Dionisio Rojas, this ceramic statuette is a faithful portrait of life in the Peruvian highlands. |
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 Retablo, 'Celebration'
$34.95
Busting with festive color, this brilliant retablo celebrates the nativity. On the upper level, Mary, Joseph, shepherds and angels receive the newborn Christ child; below, village people in traditional Andean dress dance and sing with joy. Set against a sky of celestial blue, the tiny figurines are modeled individually by Moises Espinoza Urbano. A fusion of religious belief and daily life, this diorama is a colorful manifestation of folk art and faith. |
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 Painted wood retablo, 'Birth in Julcamarca'
$29.95
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on sale! $26.96
Carrying their lambs, shepherds in traditional Andean dress find their way to Bethlehem in a beautiful Nativity scene by Alejandro Chevez. He crafts the box to house this retablo (diorama) from wood and paints it in bright colors. Each figure is carefully modeled from ceramic plaster and painted by hand. Chevez names the piece "Bethlehem in Julcamarca" for a town in the province of Huancavelica. |
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 Nativity scene, 'Great Day'
$24.95
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on sale! $22.46
A great day has arrived; Joseph and Mary stand side by side, lovingly watching over the baby Jesus. Accompanied by shepherds and their barn animals, the Holy Family evokes the spirit of Christmas. Alejandro Chavez creates this moving retablo scene, carefully crafting each figurine of plaster of Paris and painting them by hand. |
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 Ceramic nativity scene, 'African Christmas' (set of 10)
$99.95
Kneeling, Mary and Joseph rejoice for their newborn son. The Mamani Family portrays the Holy Family and cuddly baby in a charming set of ten ceramic figurines. Shown in a South America nativity, the Holy Family, shepherds and angels are depicted with African features, paying tribute to immigrants from Yoruba and Nigeria. |
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 Retablo, 'Chapel of Santa Ana'
$29.95
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on sale! $26.96
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. |
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 Nativity scene, 'Caring for Baby Jesus'
$24.95
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on sale! $22.46
Alejandro Chavez creates a scene of solemn devotion and faith with this retablo piece. Crafted by hand with admirable expertise, the retablo features Joseph, Mary and the Three Wise Men, who have come to adore the baby Jesus. |
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 Ceramic nativity scene, 'The Holy Family'
$59.95
A cozy stone house high in the Andean highlands shelters the Holy Family on the first Christmas. A baby llama and fluffy white sheep kneel before the manger and a white dove perches in a tree above them. By Dionisio Rojas, this ceramic nativity scene is distinctly Peruvian. |
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 Retablo, 'Nativity in Huanta'
$32.95
Bright flowers adorn narrow white doors. They open to a series of tableaus. Moises Espinoza Urbano crafts the Andean retablo filled with characters from history and folklore. At the bottom, workers harvest tunas, the fruit of the prickly pear cactus. Above them, a market stall offers straw hats while the middle section is the scene of a lively dance. Just above, a ceramics fair is held, while a nativity scene crowns the piece. Vignettes in the five levels ascend in theme from the mundane to the spiritual, from earth to heaven. The figurines are fashioned by hand, painted and varnished. Their setting e Huanta e is a community in Ayacucho. A fusion of religious belief and daily life, these dioramas are a colorful manifestation of folk art and faith. |
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 Ceramic figurine, 'Nativity in a Canoe'
$32.95
Made manifest to all peoples and cultures, the Christ child is born to an Andean virgin and Saint Joseph aboard a humble balsa (raft) of reeds. The infant is observed by sheep and guarded by loving parents in an exquisite South American portrayal of the Holy Family. By placing the key protagonists in a raft shaped like a basket, the artist suggests the lineage with Moses of this newborn prophet who will be the Messiah. Alberto Aparicio Canchari and his wife sculpt and paint the figures by hand. |
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 Ceramic nativity scene, 'Birth in the Chapel'
$117.95
Wearing warm chullo caps with earflaps, Joseph and an angel accompany Mary as she marvels over her beautiful newborn son. Feriberto Aylas sets the first Christmas in a New World chapel and dresses the Holy Family in Andean clothing. Exquisite details painted by hand distinguish this exceptional nativity scene. |
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 Ceramic figurine, 'Andean Nativity'
$87.95
This truly unique nativity scene comes from the creative imagination and talented hands of Feriberto Aylas. Composed of a single piece, it breaks the traditional model of separate components for this sacred representation. The predominance of warm colors underscores the looks of loving tenderness on the faces of Mary and Joseph. The setting of the manger itself is a contemporary and original version of that usually envisioned. This innovation is coupled with the traditional dress and headdress of the participants, accentuating the universality of the stirring sentiments surrounding the birth of Jesus. |
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 Ceramic nativity scene, 'Juriaca Christmas'
$42.95
Celebrating the most-wonderful Christmas miracle, Dionisio Rojas crafts this charming nativity scene. Handcrafted of ceramic and beautifully painted, it brings a message of love from Peru into any home. |
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