Encrusted Virgin Mary shrine

NameShrine

Artist Artist Not Recorded

Date1940s

Place madeMidwest, United States, North America

MediumPlaster, porcelain, glass, metal, shell, plastic, coral

DimensionsOverall: 13 3/8 x 12 x 7 7/8 in. (34 x 30.5 x 20 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, from the collection of Eric Zafran, FA.2010.96.

Object numberFA.2010.96.7

DescriptionWhite plaster nicho surrounds blond porcelain madonna. The nicho, but for area behind madonna, completely covered (front and back) with faux jewels, buttons, pins, seashells, marbles, broken glass, etc. Costume jewelry of all types, all inset with faux jewels, set in, inset shells, all trimmed with gold paint.