Exhibiting other cultures

March 2, 2011

Statue of a catholic saint - probably John the Baptist

Type: SculptureMaterials: Wood, velvetMeasurements: 58,5x14 cmCreator name: Unknown Where it was made: PhilippinesTime period: 19th centuryFunction: Object of veneration at home.

Acquisition: It was purchased from a private collector in 1990. It was an important acquisition for the Tropenmuseum. It is one of the focal points on religion for the Southeast Asia collection. The museum had hardly any objects relating to the Christian religions.

Themes in the Tropenmuseum

AgricultureArt

Circle of lifeClothing and jewellery

ConsumptionEventsFaunaFlora

HealthHunting and fishing

LifestockRecreation

ReligionResidence

RitualsTrade

TraditionTransportWaepons