Tramp art crucifix

NameCrucifix

Artist Artist not recorded

Datelate 19th-early 20th Century

Place madeEurope

MediumWood, metal, paint

DimensionsOverall: 28 1/4 x 16 1/8 x 7 3/4 in. (71.8 x 40.9 x 19.7 cm)

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

Object numberFA.2010.96.28

Collections

United States and Canada

DescriptionChip carved cross on pyramidal four sided base has dull silver metal Christ with silver scroll reading 'INRI" over his head. Cross and base are unstained medium reddish hardwood. Each side of base centering a flower, each end of cross with four grouped squares, groups of three hearts, flowers closer to center. Back of cross was made of wood previously varnished, mostly sanded off.