DepartmentLatin America

Cross with symbols of the passion

NameCross

Artist Artist unrecorded

DateLate 19th - early 20th century

Place madeCuenca Region, Azuay, Ecuador, South America

MediumWood, paint, metal

DimensionsOverall: 23 5/8 x 14 3/16 x 5 5/8 in. (60 x 36 x 14.3 cm)

Credit LineGift of Connie Thrasher Jaquith

Object numberA.2009.38.1

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Andean Folk Art

DescriptionPainted wooden cross with attached three dimensional symbols of the passion in painted tin. Large sacred heart at center with INRI above, chalice, cock, angel and skull below. Painted wood ladder, spear and sponge on pole angle diagonally from two tier base to arms.