| Collection | ABDUA University of Aberdeen, Human Culture Collection |
| Object Name | Panel |
| 532 |
| Object Number | ABDUA:18393 |
| Other Number | A579+4 |
| Other Number Type | Old number |
| Brief Description | Oak panel, carved, from the gallery in the north aisle of St Nicholas' Church, Aberdeen Carved decoration, grotesque face with horns and pointed teeth, between two ravens, surrounded by leaves and two flowers |
| Dimensions | L, 200 mm W, 195 mm |
| Materials | Wood,oak wood |
| Completeness | Complete |
| Object Production Date | 1650-1680 |
| Place Key | Europe, Scotland, North East, North, Gallery St, Nicholas, Church Aberdeen Aberdeenshire |
| Association Type Place | Findspot; part of furnishings |
| Field Collector | Thom, D R |
| Publication Note | File |
| Caption | "Panel from St Nicholas Kirk, Aberdeen, showing the 'face of corruption' (prob 16th cent)."
Author: Inglis,Jim & Curtis,Neil Date: 1990 Purpose: Encyclopaedia of the North-East
"Superstition and witchcraft were part of Highland life during the Medieval and later period. Folklore continued these beliefs into the 20th century. Unusual stones and many curious or notable objects were kept as charms, often to ward off evil, witchcraft or illness. Some items, such as this wooden carved panel, were made specially for this purpose. This panel comes from the north gallery of St. Nicholas’ Church, Aberdeen. It has been carved with a grotesque face with horns and pointed teeth, surrounded by leaves and two flowers. It dates from 1650-1680. In the 17th century belief in witches and demons was widespread and carvings of this type are found in churches. Aberdeenshire produced much good wood carving in the 17th century."
Author: Feilden,Rosemary Date: 1999 Purpose: SCRAN
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| Aquisition Source | Thom, Mrs D R; Aberdeen |