Foil shrine or castle

NameFoil shrine or castle

Place madeUnited States, North America

MediumWood, foil, paint, glass

DimensionsOverall: 30 1/8 x 26 3/4 x 17 11/16 in. (76.5 x 68 x 45 cm)

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

Object numberFA.2010.96.22

DescriptionLarge, gold castle with red and blue Christmas lights protruding. Carved "stones" covered with aluminum foil and painted gold. Has large set of steps leading to fenced terrace and columns next to main entrance with awning. Second level has windows and pedestals for now missing objects. Small turrets on top.