Cross of Lamentation Hand Made Religious Wood Retablo Diorama Andean Folk Art FORYOU22 its twin stretchers are carved

its twin stretchers are carved from pinewood

Sleek globes of green quartz are knotted by hand on brown leather cords

nine carats of glittering amethyst combine with blue chalcedony in a pair of dangle earrings

Black metal & enamel

The figure stands atop an angled base

Cross of Lamentation Hand Made Religious Wood Retablo Diorama Andean Folk Art FORYOU22 its twin stretchers are carvedAfter 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