First Christmas in Peru Andean Handcrafted Retablo Diorama Folk Art Nativity Scene _artisan--novica-artisan-10787 Indian artist Bhavesh carves each

Indian artist Bhavesh carves each stone with betel leaf designs

Forming geometric patterns

The artisan calls his design naga

materials: Reverse painted glass on cedar and tornillo wood

First Christmas in Peru Andean Handcrafted Retablo Diorama Folk Art Nativity Scene _artisan--novica-artisan-10787 Indian artist Bhavesh carves eachWatching over their tiny son, Mary and Joseph receive the visit of Andean shepherds. All wear the warm clothing of the Peruvian highlands. A cow and donkey kneel beside the manger in this charming nativity scene by Alejandro Chavez. This traditional diorama is known as a retablo and each figurine is individually modeled and painted by hand. materials: Plywood, ceramic Signed by the artist Hand crafted item color, size and or motif may vary slightly 6