Gilded Church "Pompom" with Tassels (M267) crucifix Spolvero is an artistic method

Spolvero is an artistic method of transferring a design from a print to the prepared surface of a canvas

A mink skull decorated with coordinating coral and shells on a crystal and agate base

This was originally an architectural element in a historical church in Italy

8" high x 5" round

Gilded Church "Pompom" with Tassels (M267) crucifix Spolvero is an artistic method19th century Italian hand carved gilded 'pompom' tassel. The 'pompom' tassel originally came from an Italian historical church and was used to decorate ecclesiastical lighting features and other elements. These are incredibly rare to come by and can't be found anywhere else. There are 6 matching tassels hanging from the carved wood hanging fixture. The historically significant gilded 'pompom' tassel can be used for many different design purposes. It