DepartmentLatin America
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.Artist Not Recorded
Artist Not Recorded
1993
Attributed to Molleno