18th Century Carved Skulls Of The Damned Drawers & Storage An interesting piece

An interesting piece

Length: 35cm

most notably to the top of the front board join but the board remains firmly affixed

The work is skilfully painted with great verve

18th Century Carved Skulls Of The Damned Drawers & Storage An interesting pieceA rare example of a carved wood penitential brotherhood relic, representing the 'Skulls Of The Damned', dated '1776'. Most likely originating in the Italian region which was characterised by a strong penitential culture of post Tridentine Catholicism during the 18th century. The penitential brotherhood was, and remains, a lay Catholic association dedicated to spiritual devotion, acts of penance and charitable works. Relics of this form are most