mirrors
jesus in ayacucho mirror peru
this handmade creation is offered in partnership with novica in association with national geographic . br br b product features b ul li jesus birth is celebrated in ayacucho with a feast of color in this mirror li li jesus in ayacucho mirror frame is fashioned after a traditional i retablo i li li decorative accessory is filled with a variety of personages li li frame measures 8.9 inches wide x 10.8 inches high x 1.2 inches deep li li mirror measures 3.5 inches wide x 5.5 inches high li ul b story behind the art b br br peruvian artisan alejandro chavez specializes in the creations of i retablos i a kind of reverent diorama altar unique to the ayacucho region of peru . he learned this technique as a boy in school when he was 17 years old and living in ayacucho . the customs and traditions of the andean people emerge in every piece . today chavez is part of an association of artisans who participate in national i artesania i fairs . chavez tells us that in every one of my works you can find the labors of my wife who molds the characters as well as that of my nieces and nephews whom i currently teach . i sincerely hope that you enjoy your retablo which brings together the culture and traditions of the andes . br br a href http www.overstock.com cgi bin d2.cgisec iid 12756 & page staticpage & page id 2432 target blank span class links what is worldstock span a br br i the handcrafted touch of artisan skill creates variations in color size and design . if buying two of the same item slight differences should be expected . note color discrepancies may occur between this product and your computer screen . br br imported i br br b ships carbon neutral b br please allow 10 business days for the product to leave our warehouse and to receive tracking information . you should expect to receive this item within 15 business days of the order date . br