DepartmentUnited States & Canada

Tramp art crucifix with porcelain figures

NameCrucifix

Artist Artist Not Recorded

Place madeNorth America

MediumWood, glass, metal, paper, porcelain

DimensionsOverall: 28 1/8 x 14 x 6 7/8 in. (71.5 x 35.5 x 17.5 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, gift of Eric Zafran, FA.2010.97.157

Object numberFA.2010.97.157

Collections

United States and Canada

DescriptionLarge chip carved cross with metal Jesus on top of base formed into a shrine. Each side of shrine displays behind glass crucified Christ (sans cross) in front of dark blue paper with gold crosses. Front of shrine contains two porcelain kneeling angels in prayer. Sides and bottom in same blue paper. White paper behind angels resembling drapes.