This tabernacle sculpture of the descending Holy Spirit was designed to accommodate the Sisters' desire for the constant presence of a single consecrated host within their newly designed Chapel. The wingspan of this piece is thirty-six inches. The Dove was made from hand formed copper and plated on the entire external surface with silver. The interior chamber has been plated with gold. The Dove's chest plate, which is also the door of the tabernacle, is made with a technique of kiln fired enamel and gold. The nimbus surrounding the Dove is silver with fired enamel jewels.
The entire piece is suspended above the altar on an intricate cable system designed specifically by New Guild to allow the piece to be raised and lowered, as needed. |