Antique rare missionary money box religious nodding black boy saint anothony

$399.00 399.00

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It was on the counter of the bakery, the butcher or grocery store. A
figurine of 21.5 cm height 11 cm width, depicting a  little black boy next to saint anthony

rare to find piece

A coin can be thrown in a slot, activating an ingenious internal mechanism, causing the head to move in its joint, as if it nods, as a token of appreciating gratitude to the generous giver.

With the money raised like this, good works were carried out in the missions in the colony.

1930/1950

good condition with minimal wear