S1086
Rare Indo-Portuguese Silver Santo Halo
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DETAILS
Hand made with applied stars around the starburst halo, this antique Portuguese Colonial crown was made for saint statue (Santo) and used in processions for religious holidays and festivals. It is a wonderful example of folk art in India during the Portuguese colonization.
WEIGHT
68 grams
DATE
Early 19th century
DIMENSIONS
Width 11.5 Height 10 inches
