Peruvian Gourd Nativity Retablo Hand Painted Folk Art Hinged Christmas Creche

Condition: Old handcrafted condition with authentic age and wear. Minor cracks in the natural gourd, scattered paint loss, scuffs and surface wear throughout. The aged finish and imperfections add wonderful folk-art character. Hinged flower top opens properly and the detailed Nativity scene inside displays nicely. Description: Beautiful old Peruvian folk-art Nativity retablo handcrafted from a natural gourd. The exterior is decorated with intricate hand-painted and incised floral and geometric designs in warm brown, black and white. The flower-shaped hinged top lifts to reveal a wonderfully detailed miniature Nativity scene filled with individually painted figures, including Baby Jesus, Mary, Joseph, the Wise Men and animals. Raised on three small feet for tabletop display. Approximately 6 inches tall closed and 5½–6 inches wide. A really unusual Christmas piece with the kind of age, patina and handmade imperfections that give old folk art so much personality.

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