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Shrine
Shrine
Shrine
Museum of International Folk Art
DepartmentLatin America

Shrine

NameShrine
Artist Artist Not Recorded
Dateca. 1890
Place madePernambuco, Brazil, South America
MediumWood
Dimensions8 1/4 x 3 9/16 x 2 1/4 in. (21 x 9 x 5.7 cm)
Object numberFA.1991.17.19
Description3 parts hinged together; wire over 2 nails close shrine at front. Blue w/red flowers when closed. Open; central part has crucified Christ on blk. cross on tiered pedestal, off-wht. background w/gold designs. Right side: standing woman pray-ing; blue, red mantle over r. side; standing woman praying.....
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Artist Not Recorded
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Artist Not Recorded
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Artist Not Recorded
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Artist Not Recorded
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Artist Not Recorded
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