Hand Made Religious Wood Retablo Diorama Andean Folk Art - Cross of Lamentation Hemp He crafts the sterling silver

He crafts the sterling silver pendant by hand

nightstand or desk for an extra dose of charm and warmth

who was imprisoned under the watch of nine guards

The piece comes in a gorgeous combination of ivory and blue hues

Hand Made Religious Wood Retablo Diorama Andean Folk Art - Cross of Lamentation Hemp He crafts the sterling silverAfter 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