Crucifixion Figure

MOA: University of British Columbia

2956/164 a-c

Wooden crucifx on a base. Christ is shown with a green crown and a cloth around his hips with gold designs. The cross is brown with gold painted ends and “I.N.R.I” painted at the top. There is a square wooden base (part b) with a gold line design and a hole in the upper middle to hold the cross. Part c is a green sash with a silver metallic fringe with “SR. JESUS DA PIEDADE” printed on it.


  • Type of Item figure
  • Culture Portuguese
  • Material wood, metal, paint, fibre
  • Measurements height 75.0 cm, width 41.5 cm, depth 16.0 cm (overall) height 76.0 cm, width 41.5 cm, depth 7.5 cm (part a) height 9.5 cm, width 21.5 cm, depth 16.0 cm (part b) width 63.0 cm, depth 5.7 cm (part c)

  • Field Collector Anthony A. Shelton
  • Previous Owner Anthony A. Shelton
  • Received from Museum of Anthropology Exhibitions Budget, Anthony A. Shelton

  • Made in Borba
  • 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 2956/0164 a-c