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Altar containing three-dimensional figures set upon two tiers depicting heaven and earth. The exterior of the altar is painted yellow-white with red borders. On the top of the altar, a blue curlicue design is painted over top the yellow-white background. There are also curlicue designs on the sides but they are red. The doors of the altar are attached with two pieces of leather nailed to each side. The exterior of the doors are painted with a large flower that is split in half by the doors. The centre of the flower is yellow with a red cross-hatched design over top. Around the centre, there is a ring of small, pink flower petals. There are also grey, blue and purple petals. Above the doors, there is a triangular piece of wood attached to the façade. The triangular piece is painted yellow with a red border and a red flower. Each of the interior doors is painted with a flower; they are grey, red and blue with yellow centres. The figures within the altar are made out of plastic. In the top tier against the back wall, there are three haloed figures holding quills and books. In front of these figures, there are a variety of smaller people. Many of them are holding instruments. There are also small figures of goats, rams, owls and other four-legged animals. The background is painted yellow-white with red, grey, yellow and blue spots over top. In the lower tier, there are four figures attached to the back wall; they carry out various everyday tasks. Below, there are smaller people playing instruments, carrying babies and caring for animals. There is also a tall yellow and red table with a pitcher, a cup, a bottle and a round fruit atop it. The animal figures appear to be dogs, cats and birds. On the back of the object, there is a number written in red pen. Also, there is a piece of tape with a number written on it in blue pen.