Virgin Mary Painted Wood Retablo Andes Folk Art Handmade in Peru _artisan--novica-artisan-8505 The artisan's contemporary design includes

The artisan's contemporary design includes  gold plated sterling silver wire that suspends the gemstone briolettes

Secured with waxed linen threads

this cross is carefully crafted of pinewood

This striking mask is designed by Ghana's Rita Addo Zakour

chicken or shrimp (optional lime & cilantro)

Virgin Mary Painted Wood Retablo Andes Folk Art Handmade in Peru _artisan--novica-artisan-8505 The artisan's contemporary design includesSurrounded by an array of flowers, rays of light burst in a halo about the Virgin Mary. Alejandro Chvez 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. Chvez carefully models each figure from ceramic plaster and paints them by hand. materials: MDF, ceramic Signed by the artist 9. 25 in. H x 5. 25 in. W x 3. 3 in. D Clean