DepartmentUnited States & Canada

Cross with Christ and shells

NameCross with Christ and shells

Artist Artist unrecorded

Place madeNorth America

MediumShells, wood, plastic, glass (rhinestones), coral

DimensionsOverall: 9 1/8 x 5 7/8 x 3 13/16 in. (23.2 x 15 x 9.7 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, gift of Eric Zafran, FA.2010.97.59

Object numberFA.2010.97.59

DescriptionShell covered cross on a mound of shells has unpainted peach-cream colored Christ glued to the arms. At the top, rhinestones edge two scallop shells (several missing). A single piece of coral lies behind Christ's feet. Back of cross reveals wood structure.