Retablo Altar
MOA: University of British Columbia
3149/2
Retablo altar. The outside of the box is a light yellow colour with a large floral motif on the door both inside and out, and a series of small lines on the outer sides. In the box is a scene with small plaster figures vibrantly painted: three human figures stand at back, behind several animals including sheep and a donkey. On the side walls are two large yellow birds. The walls are painted a light blue, with a green floor containing remnants of gold and bronze coloured paint. The outer structure is a small box made of wood with a pediment above a door that opens on leather hinges.
- Type of Item altar
- Culture Peruvian
- Material wood, plaster, paint, leather skin, metal
- Measurements height 13.0 cm, width 6.8 cm, depth 6.4 cm (overall)
- Previous Owner Nancy Miller
- Received from Nancy Miller
- Made in Peru
- Ownership Date before February 4, 2016
- Acquisition Date on February 4, 2016
- Condition fair
- Accession Number 3149/0002