Vintage Retalbo Alter by Florentino Jimenez Peruvian Artist RARE Diorama

Vintage Peruvian Alter by Peruvian Artist Florentino Jimenez RARE Diorama Good/fair pre owned condition, one figure missing his hand, some light chips around edges-see close ups Depicting a mask maker shop by Florentino Jimenez T of Cahuide Puca Cruz, Ayacucho Retablos are a popular Peruvian artform. Brightly painted boxes with hinged doors that open to reveal festive scenes of life in the Andean highlands. Most likely produced in the 1950s. Handcrafted and signed by the artist, Florentino Jimenez. I believe he is part of the talented Jimenez family. The scene depicts men, women, and children at a mask maker's shop in animated discussion. I band of musicians, and a group of dogs under the merchant's table The box measures 7.5 inches tall-10.5 including the point of the roof. 12.25 inches wide, 3.25 inches deep. Signature on the back is clear and crisp. There are signs of damage. One figure is missing a hand. And there are some chips here and there, as well as some overall sun fading. The scene has a natural rustic look. Florentino Jimenez Toma, of Ayachuco, died in 2005 and was considered the finest Maestro of Peruvian folk art. A collection of his work is part of the Instituto Riva Aguero, the Museum of Arts and Popular Traditions pre-packed SUPER carefully with tissue weaving in between figures, and the piece is packed in a box-inside-a-box :)