'The Great Elevation' chalice and host
- Description:
- 'The Great Elevation' chalice and host, 2006, Solomon Islands, by Reverend Francis Taupongi. Purchased 2007. Te Papa (FE011939). The title of this sculpture ‘The Great Elevation’ refers to the Christian ritual of raising a piece of bread and a chalice of wine during the celebration of the Holy Communion or Last Supper of Christ. It is an example of the integration of an indigenous Solomon Islands wood carving style with Christian symbols and motifs. The ... Overall: 158mm (width), 285mm (height), 270mm (length)
- Display date:
- 2006
- Location:
- Solomon Islands
- Format:
- PhysicalObject
- Collections:
- Te Papa Collections Online
- Content partner:
- Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
- Availability:
- Not specified
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