Iko & J. Schmutzer (design), Praying Angel (4), 1924-1925, teak, approx. 70 x approx. 38 x approx. 36 cm, Missiemuseum, Steyl, object numbers Schm07, -08, -09, -10. Photo: Joop van Putten.
This is one of two versions, each placed separately in the Missiemuseum, on its own pedestal next to each other. The differences lie, for example, in the detailing of the jewelry and the length of the locks. The statue is on loan from the Schmutzer family. Source: Schmutzer, Ten Berge, Maas, Europeanisme of katholicisme, 77-78.
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