18th Century Carved Skulls Of The Damned Drawers & Storage Leila - 1852

Leila - 1852

Height (with lid): 5

The work is skilfully painted with great verve

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

Total weight: 80 grams

18th Century Carved Skulls Of The Damned Drawers & Storage Leila - 1852A 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