DepartmentLatin America

House Blessing Cross

NameCross

Dateca.1970 (earliest 1965; latest 1975)

Place madeCuenca, Ecuador, South America

MediumMetal

DimensionsOverall: 31 1/2 x 16 9/16 x 1 3/16 in. (80 x 42 x 3 cm)

Credit LineIFAF Collection

Object numberFA.2008.45.6

DescriptionThis metal cross has a heart in the center backed with crossed diagonal strips with stars on the ends. The vertical bar of the cross has the cut-out figure of a chalice. Extending from the top of the cross bar to the base are a ladder and lance on opposite sides. Two angels are attached to a crescent form at the base