Saint Joan of Arc from Karen's Whimsy




Saint Joan of Arc :: Saint Joan of Arc Reliquary

Saint Joan of Arc :: Saint Joan of Arc Reliquary

Saint Joan of Arc :: Saint Joan of Arc Reliquary
Saint Joan of Arc :: Saint Joan of Arc Reliquary - Vintage Flowers

Saint Joan of Arc :: Saint Joan of Arc Reliquary - Close Up

Saint Joan of Arc :: Saint Joan of Arc Reliquary - The Relic

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Saint Joan of Arc Reliquary

So she heard voices in her head. It's hard to find fault with Saint Joan of Arc for that. What's truth and what's legend? Can you admire a young woman for finding such strength and determination within her soul that she was willing to go against all cultural expectations and lead an army of men into battle?

Maybe while clutching a sword in her right hand, she held a medallion in the other. Something a peasant handed to her as she passed through the town. An expression of thanks for taking up their cause.

This vintage postcard of Saint Joan of Arc has been accented with gold leaf. She stands beneath an intricately carved archway painted turqoise and gold and adorned with amber gemstones and a gold embossed sheer turquoise curtain. Gold paper scrap creates the border.

On the left, a holy medal is stitched to the same shimmery blue fabric. Turquoise and gold beads are strung and adhered around the relic.

The cover is wrapped with handmade turquoise paper and decorated with gold paper and a vintage floral arrangement.

Dimensions ::
Open - 10" X 9 1/2"
Closed - 5" X 9 1/2"

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If you like this Saint Joan of Arc Reliquary,
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ABOUT THE RELIQUARIES :: Each Reliquary, like this Joan of Arc Reliquary, is individually hand-crafted by altering a children's board. These unique altered books are cut, carved, painted, covered with paper, and embellished to create a one-of-a-kind piece of art in which to hold a special relic or artifact. The Reliquaries are perfect for displaying on a coffee table, book shelf, night stand, or display case, and they make wonderful gifts.

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