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Nativity Scene
Retablo Style
Peru
Retablo's,
or image boxes, were originally brought to Peru from Spain, and
portrayed scenes of faith and daily life. These retablo's join
this centuries-long art form. Tiny figurines are hand molded from
plaster paste. "Boxes" vary from whitewashed wood to
dried out gourds or delicately emptied eggshells - each one covered
with intricate, colorful freehand designs.
Artisans
from towns like Ayacucho, Cuzco and impoverished sections of Lima,
Peru have revitalized this ancient craft as a source of vital
income that helps pay for food, education, housing and health
care.
Item # N-64-6197030
No
two sets are identical.
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Peru
- Retablo
1 piece, 16" high
Retail
$119.50
Sale
Price
$90.00
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