Tramp art watch holder

NameTramp art watch holder

Place madeUnited States, North America

MediumWood, metal, stain

DimensionsOverall: 21 3/4 x 12 5/8 x 5 5/16 in. (55.3 x 32 x 13.5 cm)

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

Object numberFA.2010.96.58ab

DescriptionDark stained "church" (a) with cross atop steeple (b) has hole in front for inserting a pocket watch, now gone. The top section of the steeple comes off. Front and sides chip carved and built up in layers creating series of pyramidal forms. Back, but for separate steeple (b) is undecorated.