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

Description

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 chest crafted of wood and painted. Chávez carefully models each figure from ceramic plaster and paints them by hand.

MDF, ceramic
Clean with a soft, dry cloth
Signed by the artist
1.61 lbs
9.3 inches H x 5.3 inches W x 3.3 inches D

Made in Peru

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Virgin Mary