Paperolle Reliquary

NameReliquary

Artist Artist Not Recorded

Place madeFrance, Europe

MediumWood, paper, glass, fabric, wax, glue, hemp, cotton

DimensionsOverall: 9 1/16 x 6 13/16 x 1 7/16 in. (23 x 17.3 x 3.7 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, gift of Eric Zafran, FA.2010.97.18

Object numberFA.2010.97.18

DescriptionGold/cream shadow box frame without bottom edge holds an image of a blond, haloed man in white robe and red cloak. The top of the robe is opened to reveal a glowing sacred heart. All around the image are "S" shapes, floral and vegetal swirls and "wheat" all of thin wood, bent, painted and glued. Faux "jewels" center flowers, etc. Below the image a dark band faintly reads DasH. Herz Issic. Strips of newsprint read Reliquae S.S., Candidi, Martyr, Crefcentii, and S. Secundi M. Below the image is a red velveteen heart with VI in the center. Backed with old wallpaper. Frame taped onto wood box.