Andean Christmas Carol Hand Made Andean Nativity Scene Balvina Huaytalla Globes of black onyx reveal

Globes of black onyx reveal subtle honeycomb facets

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Andean Christmas Carol Hand Made Andean Nativity Scene Balvina Huaytalla Globes of black onyx revealBy 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