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Path of Life

MOA: University of British Columbia

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Triangular wooden sculpture depicting ‘Path of Life’ scenes. The sculpture shows carved figures ascending the sides of the triangle in different life stages from birth (baby in basinet at base) to death (man in coffin at base). Christ is shown on a cross in the centre of the triangle near the base with a dove to each side. There is a gold metal bell hanging above the cross, and a blue and gold globe atop the triangle.

  • Type of Item figure
  • Culture Portuguese
  • Material wood, metal, plastic, paint, fibre
  • Measurements height 70.0 cm, width 53.5 cm, depth 9.5 cm (overall)
  • Field Collector Anthony A. Shelton
  • Previous Owner Anthony A. Shelton
  • Received from Museum of Anthropology Exhibitions Budget, Anthony A. Shelton
  • Made in Portalegre
  • Collected in Portugal
  • Creation Date during 2000
  • Collection Date between 2011 and 2012
  • Ownership Date before September 17, 2012
  • Acquisition Date on September 17, 2012
  • Item Classes carvings & sculpture
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 2956/0166

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