E1094: Mexico Box, Shadow

Ethnographic

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Identifier:

E1094

Classification Category:

8:Communication Artifacts ➞ Art/Folk Art

Materials:

botanical ➔ wood ➔ unidentified
colorant ➔ paint ➔ unidentified
binding agents ➔ joiners ➔ nail round
animal ➔ hide/skin ➔ leather

Dimensions:

10.3 cm W
14.8 cm H
Weight: 241.23 g

Provenance of Object:

Isla Mujeres, Mexico

Production Date:

2000

Use/Function:

Tourist Craft

Source Locality:

Isla Mujeres, Mexico

Acquisition Date:

2000

Description:

Painted shadow box (nicho) with decorative floral exterior. The interior features a religious display featuring seven individuals and a cross. The cross has the label INRI.

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