18th Century Carved Skulls Of The Damned Curios Titled 'Girl With Hair Up'

Titled 'Girl With Hair Up'

Width (opened flat): 9cm

all above four squat bun feet

Each volume is handsomely bound in full calf leather

Diameter of seat: 31cm

18th Century Carved Skulls Of The Damned Curios Titled 'Girl With Hair Up'A 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