Saint Box Item Number: 2956/198 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Large wooden box with peaked roof and double doors that open with metal hinges. The decorative front edge is carved in a symmetrical curvilinear design, and the doors each have an interior panel of lattice work.
History Of Use
Made to hold statuettes of saint figures. A saint is placed inside for personal religious purposes.
Item History
- Made in Serpa, Beja, Portugal during 2010
- Collected by Anthony A. Shelton in Portugal between 2011 and 2012
- Owned by Anthony A. Shelton before September 17, 2012
- Received from Museum of Anthropology Exhibitions Budget (Funding source) and Anthony A. Shelton (Seller) on September 17, 2012
What
Who
- Culture
- Portuguese
- Field Collector
- Anthony A. Shelton
- Previous Owner
- Anthony A. Shelton
- Received from
- Museum of Anthropology Exhibitions Budget (Funding source) and Anthony A. Shelton (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Serpa, Beja, Portugal
- Collected in
- Portugal
When
- Creation Date
- during 2010
- Collection Date
- between 2011 and 2012
- Ownership Date
- before September 17, 2012
- Acquisition Date
- on September 17, 2012
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 2956/0198