On View
Making a Way Gallery
Exhibition
Making a Way Out of No Way
Manufactured by
Unidentified
Owned by
The Saint Augustine Catholic Church of New Orleans, American, founded 1842
Date
20th century
Medium
wood, cloth, metal
Dimensions
32 5/8 x 21 1/2 x 20 1/2 in. (82.9 x 54.6 x 52.1 cm)
Description
A wood kneeling altar with a yellow-green padded knee rest. The altar has small cubbyhole under the top shelf. The shelf is slightly tilted down toward the knee pads. The bottom of the shelf and cubbyhole are supported by two curved arches on either side, attached to the side planks. On either side of the altar at the top of the side planks is a carved cross. A small rectangular support board is near the base of the altar and connects the two side planks. Kneepads are attached to the fixed base with two solid horizontal planks on either side. A small, wood, inverted arch support connects the knee rest to the vertical side planks.
Place collected
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Sacred and Ceremonial Objects
Type
altars
candlestands (furniture)
Topic
Catholicism
Prayer
Religion
Worship services
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of The Saint Augustine Catholic Church of New Orleans
Object number
2013.67.5.1
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd577deabbd-a19f-4307-9e12-679f39138aa5

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