Andean Christmas Carol Hand Made Andean Nativity Scene Balvina Huaytalla Like the patterns in a

Like the patterns in a kilim rug

expertly preserving the stone's natural color as he details the owls and the leafy openwork or jali

Working with artisans from the Karen hill tribes

Yet the French influence lives on

creating a unique marbled effect that is sure to impress

Andean Christmas Carol Hand Made Andean Nativity Scene Balvina Huaytalla Like the patterns in aBy Erika Ulloa, this enchanting nativity scene has a Peruvian flair as the artisan recreates the miracle of Christmas. She crafts the wooden box to house this retablo, or diorama, and paints it in vivid colors. The figures are carefully modeled from clay and painted by hand. materials: Ceramic and plywood Signed by the artist Hand crafted item color, size and or motif may vary slightly Open: 8. 25 in. H x 14. 75 in. W x 3. 7 in. D; Closed: 8. 25 in. H