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Saint Box

MOA: University of British Columbia

2956/197

Wooden box with a peaked roof and an open front. The decorative front edge is carved in a symmetrical curvilinear design.

  • History Of Use

    Made to hold statuettes of saint figures. A saint is placed inside for personal religious purposes.

  • Type of Item box
  • Culture Portuguese
  • Material wood, metal
  • Measurements height 34.8 cm, width 25.7 cm, depth 15.3 cm (overall)
  • Field Collector Anthony A. Shelton
  • Previous Owner Anthony A. Shelton
  • Received from Museum of Anthropology Exhibitions Budget, Anthony A. Shelton
  • Made in Serpa
  • Collected in Portugal
  • Creation Date during 2010
  • Collection Date between 2011 and 2012
  • Ownership Date before September 17, 2012
  • Acquisition Date on September 17, 2012
  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 2956/0197

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