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Tramp art cross
Tramp art cross
Tramp art cross
Museum of International Folk Art

Tramp art cross

NameTramp art cross
Place madeUnited States, North America
MediumWood, stain
DimensionsOverall: 10 1/16 x 5 1/2 x 3 13/16 in. (25.5 x 14 x 9.7 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, from the collection of Eric Zafran, FA.2010.96.
Object numberFA.2010.96.37
DescriptionThree level dark stained wood cross flanked by pair of arch-topped wooden "tablets" (the Ten Commandments) on three-tiered wood base. The front level of the cross, tablets and sides of top stair all carved with double zigzag motif, the lower or back and center level edges of each chip carved with "v" cuts.
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