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St. Francis shrine with shells
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DepartmentUnited States & Canada

St. Francis shrine with shells

NameSt. Francis shrine with shells
Artist Artist Not Recorded
Place madeNorth America
MediumShells, plaster, ceramic, plastic
DimensionsOverall: 8 7/8 x 9 7/16 x 7 7/8 in. (22.5 x 24 x 20 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, gift of Eric Zafran, FA.2010.97.136
Object numberFA.2010.97.136
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DescriptionAn image of St. Francis stands in grotto formed by abalone shell. On saint's shoulder and at feet are birds. To left is plastic palm tree with coconuts. To right is what looks like plaster of paris coral used in fish tanks. In the "sand" to front of saint are different types of shells are embedded (25).
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