Virgin Mary Painted Wood Retablo Andes Folk Art Handmade in Peru Seema Head in her hands

Head in her hands

crafted of sterling silver by local artisans

The work requires intense patience

materials: Copper

Virgin Mary Painted Wood Retablo Andes Folk Art Handmade in Peru Seema Head in her handsSurrounded 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