Handpainted Folk Art Retablo with Villagers & Spanish Knight from Peru - 9.5" H X 14.5" W

Peruvian retablos are pieces of folk art important to the indigenous people from Ayacucho in the highlands. They take the form of handpainted boxes portraying religious, historical, or everyday events.  This example depicts a scene with knight from the Spanish Inquisition surrounded by Peruvian villagers. 

This piece could be hung, but we would suggest displaying it safely on a shelf in a variety of spaces from a study to a bedroom. Perfect addition to a folk art collection.  

Place of Origin: Lima, Peru  

Date of Manufacture: 1990s

Condition: Excellent

Wear: Consistent with age. Please refer to pictures.

Dimensions:

Open: 14.5 in. W X 9.5 in. H X 2.5 in. D

Closed: 7 in. W X 9.5 in. H X 3 in. D

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