MANGER SCENE IN A WALNUT SHELL

Sculpture

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Tarble Art Center

Name/Title

MANGER SCENE IN A WALNUT SHELL

Entry/Object ID

1984.336.1

Description

Miniature wood carving of a manger scene within a walnut shell. Standing nutshell half on a flat base with Joseph and Mary looking at Jesus in his cradle. Star symbol on right edge of nutshell.

Artwork Details

Medium

Carved wood, walnut shell.

Collection

Permanent Collection

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Sister Carolita Johnson

Made/Created

Artist

Johnson, Sister M. Carolita

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

1 3/4"x 3/4"x 1 3/4"

Location

Shelf

Shelf 4B

Vault

Permanent Collection Storage

Building

Tarble Arts Center

Institution

Eastern Illinois University

Created By

[email protected]

Create Date

March 27, 2025