Tramp art crucifix
Artist
Artist unrecorded
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)
ClassificationsDevotional and Religous Objects
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, from the collection of Eric Zafran, FA.2010.96.
Object numberFA.2010.96.40
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.On View
Not on view
Artist unrecorded
c. 1900
Artist unrecorded
Late 19th century