Guitar Player Retablo

Handmade in Peru, these wonderful little scenes are known as retablos. They are a popular form of folk art in Central and South America and they often depict religious themes and scenes of traditional life. This version depicts a guitar playing skeleton or Calavera, a common style in Latin America that is most frequently seen around the Day of The Dead festival. You can read more about these fascinating items on our blog here. Approx 8cm × 8cm

Origin: Peru