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