Handcrafted Ayacucho Wood Retablo from Peru - Nativity in Bethlehem Macrame The traditional chain stitching is

The traditional chain stitching is done entirely by hand

hand carved from suar wood into stylized

Perched on a uniquely-shaped piece of loranthus wood

which is elaborated with sterling silver designs that surround the skull

Handcrafted Ayacucho Wood Retablo from Peru - Nativity in Bethlehem Macrame The traditional chain stitching isWatching over their tiny son, Mary and Joseph receive the visit of shepherds. A cow and donkey kneel beside the manger in this charming nativity scene by Alejandro Chavez. This traditional diorama is known as a retablo and each figurine is individually modeled and painted by hand. The doors open and close, and there is a drawer at the bottom. MDF, ceramic 0. 52 lbs Open: 8. 3 inches H x 9. 8 inches W x 2. 4 inches D Closed: 8. 3 inches H x 4. 7 inches