Virgin Mary Painted Wood Retablo Andes Folk Art Handmade in Peru Topaz chalcedony teardrops totaling six carats

chalcedony teardrops totaling six carats sparkle with a sky blue light

you'll wish we made one in your size

The ornate silver patterns are inspired by the curls on the statues of Buddha in Borobudur Temple

and two heart-shaped charms

Despite being just 4 degrees from the equator

Virgin Mary Painted Wood Retablo Andes Folk Art Handmade in Peru Topaz chalcedony teardrops totaling six caratsSurrounded 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