Name/Title
Funeral No. 15Entry/Object ID
2026.11.0003Tags
Black/African American/AfricanDescription
Wood carving by Mario Sanchez depicting a traditional funeral procession traveling along Center Street between Petronia and Olivia streets, passing in front of St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Key West. The procession is led by a horse-drawn hearse, followed by mourners and the Welters Cornet Band, as it makes its way to the Key West Cemetery.
The scene commemorates the passing of a local fisherman, Mr. Salinier, and reflects the funeral traditions of Key West during the 1940s. Sanchez intentionally depicted the lodge members and the Welters Cornet Band in attire characteristic of the 1930s, illustrating an earlier period's ceremonial dress. The mourners' clothing represents the fraternal lodge to which Mr. Salinier belonged.
Among the musicians is Manuel Gutierrez, known as 'Baby,' portrayed as the band's small clarinetist. In addition to playing clarinet, Gutierrez was a violinist and respected local music teacher.Type of Sculpture
ReliefArtwork Details
Medium
Wood, OilSubject Place
City
Key WestState/Province
FloridaCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaCounty
MonroeCollection
Mario Sanchez CollectionMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Sanchez, MarioRole
ArtistDate made
circa 1980 - circa 1985Time Period
20th CenturyPlace
City
Key WestState/Province
FloridaCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaCounty
MonroeInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
SignatureLocation
Lower Right CornerTranscription
Mario SanchezLanguage
EnglishLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
IntaglioNomenclature Primary Object Term
SculptureNomenclature Class
ArtNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsDimensions
Height
21-1/2 inWidth
51 inDepth
1-1/2 inCondition
Reason for Exam
At AcquisitionOverall Condition
Excellent
