DepartmentUnited States & Canada
Tramp art cross
NameTramp art cross
Place madeUnited States, North America
MediumWood, metal, stain
DimensionsOverall: 15 15/16 x 10 1/4 x 10 1/4 in. (40.5 x 26 x 26 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, from the collection of Eric Zafran, FA.2010.96.
Object numberFA.2010.96.42
DescriptionCrucifix with silver metal Christ on square base approximately 1/3 the height. Dark stained two level chip carved cross has silver metal Christ, silver halo nailed to cross behind his head. Small silver skull and crossbones below and scroll reading INRI above. The base holds the cross within a diamond shape, below which are two fleur de lis pointed cutouts, overlapping to make an 8-pointed "star." Below is a four sided pedestal, each side with two chip carved rectangular ornaments on a four piece base leading to a large, thick, four pointed ornament of two layers (similar to those above).
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