Vintage Peruvian Retablo Hand-Painted Wood Nativity Scene 8 Dioramas. Folk ART

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View Vintage Peruvian Retablo Hand-Painted Wood Nativity Scene 8 Dioramas. Folk ART with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. It is a beautiful and unique collectible piece of folk art. It is crafted within what I believe is a piece of bamboo designed to look like a tree trunk. In the high Andes of Peru, a retablo is a colorful, box-like shrine with hinged, opening doors. This Vintage Peruvian Retablo Hand-Painted Diorama features 8 different scenes including a nativity. It is a beautiful and unique collectible piece of folk art. Perfect for Christmas celebrations or anytime, this Retablo is a timeless and intricately crafted representation of traditional peruvian folk art. It is crafted within what I believe is a piece of bamboo designed to look like a tree trunk. Note that a figure seems to be missing from the 2nd scene down on the right. Peruvian Retablos (Shadow Boxes) In the high Andes of Peru, a retablo is a colorful, box-like shrine with hinged, opening doors. The outer box is generally carved from wood and brightly painted. The inside is filled with layers of tiny, handmade figures crafted from a special paste of boiled potatoes and plaster. While early versions taught religious stories, modern Peruvian retablos depict lively, multi-level scenes of Andean life, including traditional markets, festivals, and social struggles. Retablos are considered an important historical window into the everyday lives, religious beliefs, and traditions of Latin American cultures. They tell stories about the hopes and daily hurdles of indigenous and colonial communities. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Cultures & Ethnicities › Latin American › Peru. Brand: Unbranded.

Brand

Unbranded

Type

Nativity Scene

Occasion

Christmas

Color

Multicolor

Theme

Religious

Features

Hand Painted

Material

Wood

Number of Items

1

Subject

Nativity

Culture

Peruvian