First Christmas in Peru Andean Handcrafted Retablo Diorama Folk Art Nativity Scene _artisan--novica-artisan-13352 Basket woven

Basket woven

30" circumference (76

which is hand-carved from a single piece of suar wood by Balinese artisans

The Zenu are an ancient culture in northwest Colombia with a strong weaving tradition

but who says they can't be adorable too

First Christmas in Peru Andean Handcrafted Retablo Diorama Folk Art Nativity Scene _artisan--novica-artisan-13352 Basket wovenWatching over their tiny son, Mary and Joseph receive the visit of Andean shepherds. All wear the warm clothing of the Peruvian highlands. A cow and donkey kneel beside the manger in this charming nativity scene by Alejandro Chavez. This traditional diorama is known as a retablo and each figurine is individually modeled and painted by hand. materials: Plywood, ceramic Signed by the artist Hand crafted item color, size and or motif may vary slightly 6