Chapel of Bethlehem Folk Art Retablo Mirror Trivets poison and venom

poison and venom

crafting them with hooks and links of sterling silver

amethyst & cultured freshwater pearl

A combination of gleaming and darkly oxidized finishes highlights the pendant's design of curving lines

The Cantel Blown Glass Artisans of Guatemala handcraft the glasses using glass salvaged from industrial and individual sources

Chapel of Bethlehem Folk Art Retablo Mirror Trivets poison and venomDiverse scenes representative of the Ayacucho region of Peru comprise this handcrafted retablo, a unique style of Andean folk art. The altar like composition is divided into several shelves, populated by colorful figures and expressions of native customs. In the upper space, Alejandro Chavez recreates the birth of Jesus, as men and women dressed in traditional Peruvian attire look on proudly. The frame is made from wood, while the artist uses ceramic