Cross of Lamentation Hand Made Religious Wood Retablo Diorama Andean Folk Art Annapurna The turtles are carved by

The turtles are carved by hand from jempinis wood with a natural finish

Metal - Antique Pewter

Sling: 9" L x 9" H x 2" D with adjustable strap: up to 54

Colorful and elegant

An interior pocket houses smaller items while a zipper keeps your valuables in place

Cross of Lamentation Hand Made Religious Wood Retablo Diorama Andean Folk Art Annapurna The turtles are carved byAfter 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