The Sepulcher 1958

NameSculpture

Date1958

Place madeUnited States, North America

MediumWood, plastic, paper, metal, fabric, glass

DimensionsOverall: 9 7/16 x 14 3/16 x 16 1/8 in. (24 x 36 x 41 cm)

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

Object numberFA.2010.96.1

DescriptionWood "brick" sculptural building with stage-like scene including coffin with dove on lid flanked by kneeling man and woman in black, pair of angels, candles, baskets of flowers. Candelabrum behind coffin. Scene narrows towards back with multiple pairs of false drapes and stairs leading the eye back to rear. Inset with light bulb in star flanked by pair of angels. False front reads: The Sepulchre 1958.