Cross of Lamentation Hand Made Religious Wood Retablo Diorama Andean Folk Art _artisan--novica-artisan-13684 love and uncertainty in an

love and uncertainty in an elegant abstract sculpture

an elephant's head is left unglazed for an interesting contrast

each gemstone framed by a link of high-polish sterling silver

imprinted with floral motifs and dotted designs

Due to the natural quality of the stone

Cross of Lamentation Hand Made Religious Wood Retablo Diorama Andean Folk Art _artisan--novica-artisan-13684 love and uncertainty in anAfter Christ's death on the cross, the image itself came to be venerated as one of the most important Christian symbols. Alejandro Chvez shows an empty cross, graced with a portrait of Jesus. Ladders reach to beams where ofrendas (offerings) have been placed. Figures in traditional Andean dress kneel below the cross, their eyes lifted in devout prayer. Known as a retablo, this traditional diorama is housed in a colorful chest crafted of wood and