Mexican cross with scales and symbols

NameMexican cross with scales and symbols

Artist Artist Not Recorded

Place madeMexico, North America

MediumIron

DimensionsOverall: 18 1/8 x 14 9/16 x 2 3/8 in. (46 x 37 x 6 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, gift of Eric Zafran, FA.2010.97.102

Object numberFA.2010.97.102

DescriptionHand forged iron cross with blue heat patina has bird at top, rosette in center, sun and moon on arms, 3D scales hang below rosette, rooster and heart on curving connecting rods between arms and lower section. Ladder and spear on curving horizontal and coiled snake just above. Ends with delicate spread and curving spirals.