Retablo - Peruvian Christmas DOTD2024 caressed by swirl and dot

caressed by swirl and dot patterns in sterling silver

For the indigenous people in pre-Hispanic times

natural orange quartz evokes the sun

Gold and silver-tone embroidery in the traditional zari style accentuates the design

Covered with ornate cutout motifs

Retablo - Peruvian Christmas DOTD2024 caressed by swirl and dotThis colorful box depicts the first Christmas. Alejandro Chvez crafts a traditional retablo (diorama) in the regional style of Ayacucho. The Holy Family and shepherds are modeled of clay and painted by hand. Beneath them, villagers harvest the fruit of the prickly pear cactus. MDF, ceramic 0. 57 lbs Open: 9. 3 inches H x 10. 3 inches W x 1. 8 inches D Closed: 9. 3 inches H x 4. 9 inches W x 2 inches D