First Christmas in Peru Andean Handcrafted Retablo Diorama Folk Art Nativity Scene _artisan--novica-artisan-10787 Indian artist Bhavesh carves each

Indian artist Bhavesh carves each stone with betel leaf designs

materials: Reverse painted glass on cedar and tornillo wood

From Thailand's Danai

another elephant is revealed by Sackey

Forming geometric patterns

First Christmas in Peru Andean Handcrafted Retablo Diorama Folk Art Nativity Scene _artisan--novica-artisan-10787 Indian artist Bhavesh carves eachWatching 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