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Match stick cross
Match stick cross
Match stick cross
Museum of International Folk Art

Match stick cross

NameMatch stick cross
Place madeUnited States, North America
MediumWood, wool, paper, laquer
DimensionsOverall: 14 x 12 3/8 x 6 1/4 in. (35.5 x 31.5 x 15.8 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, from the collection of Eric Zafran, FA.2010.96.
Object numberFA.2010.96.8
DescriptionCross of wood covered with match sticks atop match-stick covered stepped pedestal. Red felt runner covers path from bottom of stairs to front and back of cross. Arrow shaped rays project diagonally from center of cross. Small match-stick cross also projects slightly from center of cross.