Virgin Mary Painted Wood Retablo Andes Folk Art Handmade in Peru Laundry Bags the sculpture is finished in

the sculpture is finished in contrasting colors of white and brown

' He is inspired by those worn by the Chamba tribes of Nigeria during their Chambalare festival

Terracotta plant pot

literally 'skulls

Waxed polyester cords & sterling silver plated brass beads & clasp

Virgin Mary Painted Wood Retablo Andes Folk Art Handmade in Peru Laundry Bags the sculpture is finished inSurrounded 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