ALPACA SILVER BOTAFUMEIRO INCENSE BURNER
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Description
Vintage Alpaca Silver Botafumeiro made in Santiago de Compostela, Spain, 6 3/4" The Botafumeiro (“censer” in Galician) is one of the most famous and popular symbols of the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. It is a large thurible that hangs by means of a system of pulleys from the main dome of the Cathedral and swings toward the side naves. It takes eight men to move it, who are known as “tiraboleiros”. It weighs 53 kg and measures 1.50 metres; it hangs from a height of 20 metres and can pick up great speed. Weight 5 oz.
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ALPACA SILVER BOTAFUMEIRO INCENSE BURNER
Estimate $65 - $95
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