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Symbolism<\/b><\/span><\/h2>

The 1635 wooden twin skulls<\/b> represent memento mori iconography<\/b>, reminding us of the fragility of life and the inevitability of death. <\/span><\/p>

Historical context<\/b><\/span><\/h2>

The object was built in the 17th century, at a time of intense spiritual movements in Europe, when the symbolism of death<\/b> was an important element of religious reflection. Memento mori functioned as a spiritual warning<\/b>, especially popular in monastic and ascetic circles. In southern Germany, the penitential and contemplative tradition manifested itself in a strong iconography of death. <\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Collector's value<\/b><\/span><\/h2>

This is a unique example of memento mori sculpture<\/b>, rarely found on the antiquarian market. It has collector value due to its age (1635), twin form, anatomical detail, and historical use. It may be a sought-after exhibit among collectors of sacred art<\/b>, curios from the Baroque era<\/b>, and esoteric props<\/b>. <\/span><\/p>

Aesthetic qualities<\/b><\/span><\/h2>

The anatomical precision of<\/b> the eye sockets, teeth and cranial fissures testifies to the high level of sculptural workmanship<\/b>, despite the rustic form. The natural patina<\/b>, the contrast of light wood and dark iron, and the unusual arrangement of the \"connected skulls\" are eye-catching and make the object particularly visually interesting.<\/span><\/p>

Application<\/b><\/span><\/h2>

It can function as an exhibit in a gallery of curiosities<\/b>, a theatrical or photographic prop<\/b>, a decorative object in an art space.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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A unique item in the form of a pair of connected wooden skulls, most likely serving a symbolic function (memento mori). Sculpture made of wood covered with white and brown paint; designed for hanging \u2013 with a hanger made of braided, forged iron rod. On the underside, the date \u201c1635\u201d and a faintly legible creator’s signature \u2013 \u201cLond\u201d (?) F(ecit). Visible signs of age, wear on the iron loop, patina. High quality carving with anatomical details, including realistically rendered eye sockets, teeth, and cranial sutures.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":29267,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[296,488],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-29297","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-miscellaneous","7":"product_cat-curiosities","9":"first","10":"instock","11":"shipping-taxable","12":"purchasable","13":"product-type-simple"},"yoast_head":"\nPair of skulls joined by occiputs, wood, Germany, 1635 - Sybaris<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/sybaris.pl\/en\/produkt\/inne\/wunderkammer\/two-connected-wooden-skulls-with-a-hanger-1635\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Pair of skulls joined by occiputs, wood, Germany, 1635 - Sybaris\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"A unique item in the form of a pair of connected wooden skulls, most likely serving a symbolic function (memento mori). 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