Handmade Andean Retablo Nativity Scene - Christmas Fiesta longlivesummer the wool obtained from the

the wool obtained from the season's first shear and noted for its fine soft fleece

with multicolored stripes that stretch its length

the famous Catrina celebrates Day of the Dead as a set of four coasters from Mexico

the wooden board reveals the twelve carved cups for Mancala

5 cm H x 0

Handmade Andean Retablo Nativity Scene - Christmas Fiesta longlivesummer the wool obtained from theBy Erika Ulloa, this enchanting nativity scene is set in the Peruvian highlands. Alpacas kneel beside the manger where the tiny Christ child is laid on colorful Andean weavings. Little Jesus and the shepherd boys wear traditional apparel. The artisan 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. MDF, ceramic 1. 19 lbs Open: 10. 3 inches H x 14. 5