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Saint Box

MOA: University of British Columbia

2956/198

Large wooden box with peaked roof and double doors that open with metal hinges. The decorative front edge is carved in a symmetrical curvilinear design, and the doors each have an interior panel of lattice work.

  • 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 48.5 cm, width 33.0 cm, depth 18.5 cm (overall)
  • Field Collector Anthony A. Shelton
  • Previous Owner Anthony A. Shelton
  • Received from Museum of Anthropology Exhibitions Budget, Anthony A. Shelton
  • Made in 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 2956/0198

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