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Wood and Ceramic Nativity Scene Retablo from Peru 'Wonderful Nativity' Item ID: 2671820251
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- 2.74 lbs
- Open: 9.5 inches H x 15 inches W x 3.9 inches D
- Closed: 9.5 inches H x 7 inches W x 3.9 inches D
- MDF
- ceramic
- Hand-crafted item -- color
- size and/or motif may vary slightly
- Signed by the artist
Made in Peru
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"I'm Erika Ulloa Vilchez. I was born and raised in the beautiful city of Tarma. My parents taught me so much about life and about Peru. As a child, I loved to play volleyball and I still do, although I no longer can very much because I dedicate a lot of my time to my family.
"My parents worked in ceramics, crafting clay jars by hand. I helped them with production and marketing, and this is where my loved for handicrafts began.
"In 2000, I got a job in the workshop of Lopez Antoy, whose work with our traditional retablos, or dioramas is renowned. I realized how much this art form attracts me, and I learned a lot from him. Once I started crafting retablos, I was never able to stop.
"I'd describe this beautiful art form as a glimpse of my culture and our Andean traditions. I love my country and want the entire world to get acquainted with it and understand it. I'd like my designs to reach the far corners of the globe so that Peru can be better known and loved. This goal is a source of motivation for me.
"It also implies actually experiencing the way our culture is lived. My hometown is a beautiful place in the Peruvian Andes with wonderful people who work on farms, raise animals and are artisans. I show these activities in my dioramas, while also expressing my religious faith, which is very important to me. In fact, a number of my designs depict the birth of the Christ child. This is all a part of my life and the passion I feel inside.
"My greatest challenge in life has definitely been raising my young children. It's a 24/7 job that no one prepares you for. People can give you advice, but no one knows what it's like to be a mother until you hold your baby in your arms. It's a feeling that's hard to explain.
"I also want to continue growing as a person and as an artisan.
"I've exhibited my work in small Christmas fairs and Independence Day celebrations, and once they were on display in the Congressional Building and in the Museo de la Nación, but only briefly.
"I'd like to thank all you for permitting me to show you my art and for appreciating its beauty. But above all, I'm thrilled that you can get to know our Andean way of life. It fills me with pride to know that my retablos will be going to different parts of the world where the culture is totally different… but just as beautiful as my own."
10 Reviews for
Erika Ulloa
November 17, 2020
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Ulises
Excellently detailed retablo, beautifully produced and painted
Reviewed itemMay 11, 2019
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Robin
Just received this. Absolutely Beautiful.Stunning in detail. Every nook and cranny of it. Thanks
Reviewed itemMarch 14, 2019
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Jayson
This retablo has meaning to me being that Peru was the first country that I travelled to outside of the US. Just opening the retablo everyday is a joy. I am reminded of the joy and warmth of the Peruvian people and also of the many Catholic Churches that I visted. The craftsmanship detailing is beyond words. One can just stare and admire it in awe. It is at the center of my altar. I had it blesse... read more
Reviewed itemDecember 22, 2017
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Taylor
Adeste fideles læti triumphantes,Venite, venite in Bethlehem.Natum videteRegem angelorum:Venite adoremusDominum.
Reviewed itemAugust 21, 2017
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Stephen
Another Beautiful Retablo by Erika Ulloa. The colors and details of this Nativity scene depicting native Peruvians as the Holy family with the sepherds are just Beautifully done!!!
Reviewed itemFebruary 7, 2022
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Sheila
I have purchased three Erika Uloa retablos over the years. They have all been lovely--detailed, beautifully painted, and imaginatively depicted. This was bought for a young friend, who was thrilled with it.
Reviewed itemJune 16, 2023
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Rodney
Beautiful retablo of Christ by highly skilled artist Erika Ulloa ! Perfect for personal devotions ! Carefully packaged for safe delivery. Thank you !!
Reviewed itemApril 20, 2021
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Anaisabel
The retablo came just as pictured. Very detailed and beautiful. It brings life to our prayer nook.
Reviewed itemMarch 14, 2019
J
Jayson
This retablo has meaning to me being that Peru was the first country that I travelled to outside of the US. Just opening the retablo everyday is a joy. I am reminded of the joy and warmth of the Peruvian people and also of the many Catholic Churches that I visted. The craftsmanship detailing is beyond words. One can just stare and admire it in awe. It is at the center of my altar. I had it blessed on the day that I opened the package. Thank you Ms Erika for the love and passion that you put into making this beautiful retablo that I will treasure forever.
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"I'm Erika Ulloa Vilchez. I was born and raised in the beautiful city of Tarma. My parents taught me so much about life and about Peru. As a child, I loved to play volleyball and I still do, although I no longer can very much because I dedicate a lot of my time to my family.
"My parents worked in ceramics, crafting clay jars by hand. I helped them with production and marketing, and this is where my loved for handicrafts began.
"In 2000, I got a job in the workshop of Lopez Antoy, whose work with our traditional retablos, or dioramas is renowned. I realized how much this art form attracts me, and I learned a lot from him. Once I started crafting retablos, I was never able to stop.
"I'd describe this beautiful art form as a glimpse of my culture and our Andean traditions. I love my country and want the entire world to get acquainted with it and understand it. I'd like my designs to reach the far corners of the globe so that Peru can be better known and loved. This goal is a source of motivation for me.
"It also implies actually experiencing the way our culture is lived. My hometown is a beautiful place in the Peruvian Andes with wonderful people who work on farms, raise animals and are artisans. I show these activities in my dioramas, while also expressing my religious faith, which is very important to me. In fact, a number of my designs depict the birth of the Christ child. This is all a part of my life and the passion I feel inside.
"My greatest challenge in life has definitely been raising my young children. It's a 24/7 job that no one prepares you for. People can give you advice, but no one knows what it's like to be a mother until you hold your baby in your arms. It's a feeling that's hard to explain.
"I also want to continue growing as a person and as an artisan.
"I've exhibited my work in small Christmas fairs and Independence Day celebrations, and once they were on display in the Congressional Building and in the Museo de la Nación, but only briefly.
"I'd like to thank all you for permitting me to show you my art and for appreciating its beauty. But above all, I'm thrilled that you can get to know our Andean way of life. It fills me with pride to know that my retablos will be going to different parts of the world where the culture is totally different… but just as beautiful as my own."
"My parents worked in ceramics, crafting clay jars by hand. I helped them with production and marketing, and this is where my loved for handicrafts began.
"In 2000, I got a job in the workshop of Lopez Antoy, whose work with our traditional retablos, or dioramas is renowned. I realized how much this art form attracts me, and I learned a lot from him. Once I started crafting retablos, I was never able to stop.
"I'd describe this beautiful art form as a glimpse of my culture and our Andean traditions. I love my country and want the entire world to get acquainted with it and understand it. I'd like my designs to reach the far corners of the globe so that Peru can be better known and loved. This goal is a source of motivation for me.
"It also implies actually experiencing the way our culture is lived. My hometown is a beautiful place in the Peruvian Andes with wonderful people who work on farms, raise animals and are artisans. I show these activities in my dioramas, while also expressing my religious faith, which is very important to me. In fact, a number of my designs depict the birth of the Christ child. This is all a part of my life and the passion I feel inside.
"My greatest challenge in life has definitely been raising my young children. It's a 24/7 job that no one prepares you for. People can give you advice, but no one knows what it's like to be a mother until you hold your baby in your arms. It's a feeling that's hard to explain.
"I also want to continue growing as a person and as an artisan.
"I've exhibited my work in small Christmas fairs and Independence Day celebrations, and once they were on display in the Congressional Building and in the Museo de la Nación, but only briefly.
"I'd like to thank all you for permitting me to show you my art and for appreciating its beauty. But above all, I'm thrilled that you can get to know our Andean way of life. It fills me with pride to know that my retablos will be going to different parts of the world where the culture is totally different… but just as beautiful as my own."
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