To cover costs associated with the name change suggested here, a gift of Rs. 110,000 has been offered by Rev. Msgr. Tom Popkin Duffy of Gibraltar.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It is true this fine institution is poorly named. The term "Christian art" is alienating, inadequate and strictly inaccurate. The marvellous objects in this collection were created from seamless interplay between East and West, moulded by hands belonging to artisans of every faith.
If you look with open eyes, you will find Krishna, as well as the Nagadevata, along with Islamic motifs. Thus "Sacred Art" would be better, and "Museum of Old Goa" even more to the point. But while the name change is necessary, it would only affect perception. The reality is already a first-class display of artistry of the highest order: painting, sculpture, embroidery, ivories, silver. The museum is absolutely priceless.
