Antique rare missionary money box religious nodding black boy saint anothony
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.
Antique rare missionary money box religious nodding black boy saint anothony
$399.00
399.00
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
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
