Saint Box

MOA: University of British Columbia

2956/196

Large wooden box with a peaked roof and an open front. The decorative front edge is carved in a symmetrical curvilinear design.

Path of Life

MOA: University of British Columbia

2956/166

Triangular wooden sculpture depicting ‘Path of Life’ scenes. The sculpture shows carved figures ascending the sides of the triangle in different life stages from birth (baby in basinet at base) to death (man in coffin at base). Christ is shown on a cross in the centre of the triangle near the bas...

Crucifixion Figure

MOA: University of British Columbia

2956/162

Wooden crucifix on a base. The cross is black with carved ends and incised and painted designs on the surface. A small plaque near the top of the cross has the letters “I.N.R.I” painted in black. Square base.

Boat Carving

MOA: University of British Columbia

2956/158 a-b

Solid wood carving of a boat, carrying the twelve disciples. The boat has a thin wooden railing and a long wooden fish (part b) in the middle. Carving on each side.

Crucifixion Figure

MOA: University of British Columbia

2956/148

Wooden crucifix. The figure of Christ has protruding eyes, lips and nose, and the hands are attached to the cross with leather straps. There is a leather halo above his head. The crucifix is painted, and there is a tile mosaic design on the cross, with "INRI" painted above. There is a round metal...

Jug

MOA: University of British Columbia

2956/140 a-c

Decorative ceramic jug with a lid (part b), that sits on a low, round saucer (part c). The exterior surfaces of all three pieces are covered with a relief pattern of green sea plants. There are two turtles and three small lizards decorating the exterior of the jug, and a large green lizard serves...

Dish

MOA: University of British Columbia

2956/139 a-b

Low, round, ceramic dish (part a) with lid (part b). The exterior surface is covered with a relief pattern of green sea plants, and the lid is decorated with three shells and a fish. There is also a long curved handle in the shape of an eel on the top of the lid.

Vase

MOA: University of British Columbia

2956/115

Orange ceramic vase in an amphora-like shape with large handles extending from the neck below the rim to the widest point of the rounded body. A protruding yellow, orange and green applique decoration encircles the rounded body on the front and back, and comes together at each side under the hand...

Spring

MOA: University of British Columbia

2956/114

Ceramic female figure representing 'Spring'. She is wearing a blue dress with an orange trim, a brown jacket, and a brown hat with three green leaves. There is a garland with seven flowers extending up from one shoulder to the another, encircling her head. She is holding a large, orange conical-...

Spring

MOA: University of British Columbia

2956/113 a-b

Ceramic female figure representing 'Spring'. She is wearing a multicoloured headdress made of five large feathers, a green dress with yellow, orange, blue and green trim. She is holding a large orange conical-shaped container with her left hand and a flower bouquet (part b) in her right hand. Her...