Another important collection, acquired in the early years of the museum, is the ivory religious sculptures of businessman and collector Souza Lima, purchased by President Getúlio Vargas in a certain modality promoted by the Caixa Econômica Federal in 1940.
Another significant collection, acquired in the museum's early years, consists of religious sculptures made from ivory by businessman and collector Souza Lima. President Getúlio Vargas purchased these items through a certain method promoted by the Caixa Econômica Federal in 1940.