Crucifixion Figure

MOA: University of British Columbia

2956/148

Wooden crucifix. The figure of Christ has protruding eyes, lips and nose, and the hands are attached to the cross with leather straps. There is a leather halo above his head. The crucifix is painted, and there is a tile mosaic design on the cross, with "INRI" painted above. There is a round metal hook at the top.


  • Type of Item figure
  • Culture Portuguese
  • Material wood, paint, leather skin, metal, glass
  • Measurements height 103.0 cm, width 62.0 cm, depth 11.5 cm (overall)

  • Creator David Gomes
  • Field Collector Anthony A. Shelton
  • Previous Owner Anthony A. Shelton
  • Received from Museum of Anthropology Exhibitions Budget, Anthony A. Shelton

  • Made in Braga
  • Collected in Portugal

  • Creation Date during 2002
  • Collection Date between 2011 and 2012
  • Ownership Date before September 17, 2012
  • Acquisition Date on September 17, 2012

  • Item Classes carvings & sculpture
  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 2956/0148