Virgin Mary Painted Wood Retablo Andes Folk Art Handmade in Peru Seema By Komang Wijayana

By Komang Wijayana

crafted of sterling silver by local artisans

Iron and tin bell base & brass and copper powder coating

The work requires intense patience

Handmade in & fairly traded from Indonesia

Virgin Mary Painted Wood Retablo Andes Folk Art Handmade in Peru Seema By Komang WijayanaSurrounded 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