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Mehrere Spender, darunter Hans von Aufseß, schenkten dem Museum geschnitzte Hohlkörper mit ringsum angeordneten Menschen-, Toten- und Christus-Köpfen. Es handelt sich wahrscheinlich um Anhänger von Rosenkränzen, die Betende an Sünde, Tod und Erlösung erinnern sollten. Die Schnitzereien wurden lange für Verzierungen von Richterstäben gehalten. Diese wurden bei der Verkündung von Todes urteilen zerbrochen, sodass die Symbolik auch hier gepasst hätte. Das erklärt wohl den Irrtum. (s.a. StR 88, StR 89)
Several donors, including Hans von Aufseß, gave the museum carved hollow beads surrounded by human heads, death’s heads and Christ’s heads. They are probably pendants from rosaries, meant to remind those in prayer of sin, death and redemption. The carvings were long considered decorations from judges’ staffs. These were broken up after death sentences were announced, so that the symbolism would also have fit here, thus explaining the error. (s.a. StR 88, StR 89)
Several donors, including Hans von Aufseß, gave the museum carved hollow beads surrounded by human heads, death’s heads and Christ’s heads. They are probably pendants from rosaries, meant to remind those in prayer of sin, death and redemption. The carvings were long considered decorations from judges’ staffs. These were broken up after death sentences were announced, so that the symbolism would also have fit here, thus explaining the error. (s.a. StR 88, StR 89)