Animal-Themed Nativity Ceramic and Wood Retablo from Peru, "Andean Celebration"
By Erika Ulloa in Peru, this traditional retablo depicts an Andean celebration. People wearing chullo hats party alongside animals, each figurine crafted from ceramic and diligently painted by hand. This Andean scene surrounds the nativity of baby Jesus. A floral wood box with swinging doors frames this retablo. The doors open and close with hinges made from faux leather.
Erika Ulloa has received 3 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $250 and the most recent for $300.
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Erika Ulloa Retablo-style nativity scenes
"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."