Arma Cristi

Artist Artist unrecorded

Place madeMexico, North America

MediumWood, paint

DimensionsOverall: 12 5/16 x 6 9/16 x 3 3/4 in. (31.3 x 16.6 x 9.5 cm)

ClassificationsCeremonial use

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, from the collection of Eric Zafran, FA.2010.96.

Object numberFA.2010.96.13

DescriptionBlack painted plain wood cross on two-stepped pedestal base. The bottom "stair" has a pair of white skulls with crossbones. The cross front is painted at bottom with image of a soul in purgatory, a small Christ on cross above, a golden chalice at the cross point, the sun and moon at bar ends and a large INRI at top. Smaller symbols of the passion scattered overall between these larger elements. Back of base and bottom are of unpainted dark hardwood.

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