What a precious and holy moment --Mary, Joseph, and a pair of angels surround baby Jesus with so much love! This one-of-a-kind nativity sculpture was created by master ceramist Richard Chavez who enjoys crafting his pieces with the outmost attention to detail. He even uses the finest feathers to hand-paint the tiniest details using natural clay colors collected by the artist in the Ayacucho region where his family is from. *** Handmade Originality: the piece shown in these photos is a close representation of the one-of-a-kind piece you will receive although the natural colors and handmade details may vary. If you need to see the exact piece before we ship yours, please request a photo. Price is for one piece.

Richard Chavez, master ceramist

Richard Chávez Quispe began learning ceramics at age thirteen from his older brother, Victor, whose guidance opened the door to a lifelong devotion to clay. Though born in Callao, near Lima, Richard’s family roots are in Moya, Ayacucho, a region celebrated for its ceramic traditions and ancestral Wari influence.

Today, Richard is known for finely crafted devotional and traditional figures, including nativities, saints, the Virgin Mary, churches, and scenes of Andean life. Each piece reflects his patience, precision, and artistry, especially in the serene faces, flowing garments, and delicate painted details. Using natural clays and mineral colors, sometimes applied with a feather for the finest lines, Richard creates ceramics that honor Ayacucho’s living traditions through one-of-a-kind works filled with faith, skill, and quiet beauty.

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