Virgin Mary Painted Wood Retablo Andes Folk Art Handmade in Peru _artisan--novica-artisan-8756 Thin sterling silver diamond shapes

Thin sterling silver diamond shapes hang from fine chains which are attached to sterling silver hooks

bathing one in 22k gold

It opens with an artfully concealed hinge to fit the wrist

Alejandro Chávez crafts a mirror frame rooted in Andean tradition

Virgin Mary Painted Wood Retablo Andes Folk Art Handmade in Peru _artisan--novica-artisan-8756 Thin sterling silver diamond shapesSurrounded 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