This wooden object represents a deceased during a mass in his memory. Once common in churches in the region, its rarity makes it valuable today
Sometimes, certain discoveries raise questions. Thus this piece of furniture kept at Montcarra, in the sacristy of the church, is quite unusual.
In the shape of a large elongated chest, resting on four curved legs, in black and white painted wood, this object resembles a coffin in size. The painted motifs in the form of tears, skulls and the arms of the cross support this interpretation.
In the shape of a large elongated chest, resting on four curved legs, in black and white painted wood, this object resembles a coffin in size. The painted motifs in the form of tears, skulls and the arms of the cross support this interpretation.
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