Klosterarbeit

 

19th Century - Alpine Region

Dedicated to four saints -

S. Juliana M, S. Fidelio M, S. Theodori M, S. Reliquia M

 

Klosterarbeit or "Cloisters Work" is the term used to describe a wide range of religious folk art.

 

These marvelous pieces combine intricate work of cut paper, wax, saints names carefully written out on paper, and have the look of tiny personal reliquaries. To the modern eye, they look very much like Cornell Boxes, assemblies of found objects and delicate handwork.

 

Originally these works were usually made by nuns in cloisters and sold at holy sites throughout Europe.

 

5 X 7 inches - 1.5 inches deep.

 

 

SOLD