Rare hand sculpted, painted and parcel gilt skull and crossbones Memento Mori Style wall hanging sculptural object.The skull is mounted on a dark, shield-shaped wooden plaque. Behind this shield sits a large, gilded gold cross with flared, decorative ends.A realistic, weathered human skull without a jawbone, showing detailed cracks, sutures, and deep eye sockets. Two long bones cross directly behindA distressed red banner scrolls across the bottom of the crossbones. It features the Latin inscription "MORTUI VIVOS DOCENT" "Death teach the living" in gold lettering.Dimensiosn: Height 15 1/2 in x Width 15 1/2 in x Depth 5 in20th century.In good Condition
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