Crucifixion Figure

MOA: University of British Columbia

2956/165

Wooden crucifx on a base. Christ is shown with a cloth around his hips, a crown of thorns and blood dripping down his body. He is on a black cross which has a black stepped base. “I.N.R.I” is painted on a plaque at the top. The back is unpainted and has some paper attached at the top.


  • Type of Item figure
  • Culture Portuguese
  • Material wood, metal, paint, paper
  • Measurements height 72.0 cm, width 35.2 cm, depth 12.0 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 between 1875 and 1925
  • 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 2956/0165