Andean Christmas Carol Hand Made Andean Nativity Scene _artisan--novica-artisan-9457 Embraced by a sterling silver

Embraced by a sterling silver halo

each used for religious rituals and marking social status

Sterling silver &  cultured freshwater pearl

A jaunty tassel completes the design

Andean Christmas Carol Hand Made Andean Nativity Scene _artisan--novica-artisan-9457 Embraced by a sterling silverBy 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