18th Century Carved Skulls Of The DamnedA rare example of a carved wood penitential brotherhood relic, representing the 'Skulls Of The Damned', most likely originating in the Italian region which in the 18th century was characterised by a strong penitential culture of post Tridentine Catholicism. The penitental brotherhood was, and remains, a lay Catholic association dedicated to spiritual devotion, acts of penance and charitable works. Relics of this form are most frequently associated