Tribute: Crucifix

Description
One metal crucifix with Jesus crucified beneath the letters "INRI". On a chain with clear plastic beads and an image of (possibly) the Virgin Mary.
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Object Detail

Collecting unit
Canterbury Social History
Provenance details
Canterbury Museum worked with five representatives from Christchurch’s Muslim community, including next of kin to two of the victims, to make a selection of tributes for the Museum’s collection from amongst the tens of thousands.
Measurements
Dimensions (LxWxH): whole: 166 x 23 x 7mm
Researcher comments/remarks
Religious solidarity was a key theme that emerged amongst the tributes to the mosque attack victims. Tributes were placed not only by fellow Muslims, but by Christians, Jews, and members of many other religions.
Associated event
Christchurch Mosque Shootings; 15 March 2019; Al Noor Mosque/Deans Avenue/Christchurch, Linwood Islamic Centre/Linwood Avenue/Linwood/Christchurch
Current rights
All Rights Reserved
Current rights code
All Rights Reserved
Other id
4319
Accession number
2020.99.5

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Tributes to Mosque Shooting Victims

Tributes to Mosque Shooting Victims

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