First Christmas in Peru Andean Handcrafted Retablo Diorama Folk Art Nativity Scene _artisan--novica-artisan-8518 soapstone and bauxite on brass

soapstone and bauxite on brass hooks

Slow roasted

Thai artisan Somyot Sawasdee creates the original design of this mask with intricate tribal markings

An ornate amulet with woven sterling silver on each side makes a beautiful bracelet

Reads: "I love you to infinity"

First Christmas in Peru Andean Handcrafted Retablo Diorama Folk Art Nativity Scene _artisan--novica-artisan-8518 soapstone and bauxite on brassWatching 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