Virgin Mary Painted Wood Retablo Andes Folk Art Handmade in Peru _artisan--novica-artisan-8505 Secured with waxed linen threads

Secured with waxed linen threads

two sterling silver seashells are meticulously crafted by Balinese artisan Desi Antari

Crafted expertly by hand in Bali

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

Virgin Mary Painted Wood Retablo Andes Folk Art Handmade in Peru _artisan--novica-artisan-8505 Secured with waxed linen threadsSurrounded 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