This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic.

Alejandro Chavez portrays the Madonna named for Mount Carmel in this handcrafted 'retablo' (diorama). Also known as Immaculate Virgin and Star of the Sea, she is sculpted by hand of ceramic.

Product Features:

• Colors: Brown, blue, green, red, black, pink, yellow
• Materials: Plywood, ceramic
• Dimensions: 9.5 inches height x 5.5 inches width x 3.3 inches depth

Story Behind the Art:
Andean artisan Alejandro Chavez creates retablos - colorful dioramas unique to the Ayacucho region of Peru. Each tiny figure is shaped and painted by hand, and displayed in a delightful tableau. 'In every one of my works you can find the labors of my wife, who molds the characters, as well as that of my nieces and nephews, whom I currently teach,' he says. The customs and traditions of the Andean people emerge in every retablo.

The handcrafted touch of artisan skill creates variations in color, size and design. If buying two of the same item, slight differences should be expected. Note: Color discrepancies may occur between this product and your computer screen.

Imported

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• Country: Peru
• Accent Type: Religious
• Material: Wood, Ceramic
• Finish: Wood Finish
• Color: Multi, Blue, Brown