Virgin Mary Painted Wood Retablo Andes Folk Art Handmade in Peru _artisan--novica-artisan-8505 Crafted expertly by hand in

Crafted expertly by hand in Bali

chicken or shrimp (optional lime & cilantro)

Sequins surround the neckline and the bell-shaped sleeves

The artisan's contemporary design includes  gold plated sterling silver wire that suspends the gemstone briolettes

two sterling silver seashells are meticulously crafted by Balinese artisan Desi Antari

Virgin Mary Painted Wood Retablo Andes Folk Art Handmade in Peru _artisan--novica-artisan-8505 Crafted expertly by hand 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