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Crown of thorns shrine
Crown of thorns shrine
Crown of thorns shrine
Museum of International Folk Art

Crown of thorns shrine

NameShrine
Maker Sidney Freeman
Date1961-1984
Place madeNew London, Wisconsin, United States, North America
MediumWood
DimensionsOverall: 11 9/16 x 6 7/16 x 4 in. (29.3 x 16.4 x 10.2 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, gift of Eric Zafran, FA.2010.97.76ab
Object numberFA.2010.97.76ab
DescriptionInterlocking, pieced wood splint shrine niche of medium-light wood on six sided, nearly triangular base that goes to a point in back and rises to arch in front.
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