Tramp art crucifix

NameCrucifix

Artist Artist not recorded

Date1894-1900

Place madeGermany, Europe

Place madeBelgium, Europe

MediumWood, metal, matchbooks (internal support), thread spools (internal support)

DimensionsOverall: 18 1/8 x 7 11/16 x 4 5/16 in. (46.1 x 19.5 x 11 cm)

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

Object numberFA.2010.96.40

Collections

Europe

DescriptionCross with deeply sawtoothed ornamented edges bears silver metal Christ. INRI on metal scroll above, wood chalice below. Cross on tall three tiered base ornamented with square diamonds with chip carved edges (as is cross). Three small squares at base of cross as well as leaf forms.