Crucifixion Figure

MOA: University of British Columbia

2956/149

Wooden crucifix on a standing base. Christ has a leather halo above his head and a cloth around his hips. The crucifix has a large base with six feet and a pattern of gold squares and dots painted around it. "I.N.R.I" is painted at the top.


  • Type of Item figure
  • Culture Portuguese
  • Material wood, paint, metal, glass, fibre, leather skin
  • Measurements height 106.0 cm, width 53.0 cm, depth 23.0 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

  • 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 2956/0149