Wooden figure of Saint Peter the Apostle

Made:
1700-1850 in France

Wooden figure of Saint Peter the Apostle, invoked against snake bites, hydrophobia and demonic possession, French, 1700-1850

Details

Category:
Classical & Medieval Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A63598
Materials:
wood
type:
figure - representation
credit:
Carembat