DepartmentLatin America

Crucifix

NameCrucifix

Maker Juan Antonio Supliguichi

Date1992

Place madeGualaceo, Azuay, Ecuador, South America

MediumWood, gesso, paint

Dimensions29 5/16 x 16 3/4 x 5 1/4 in. (74.4 x 42.5 x 13.3 cm)

Credit LineIFAF Collection

Object numberFA.1992.126.13

Collections

Andean Folk Art

DescriptionChrist figure nailed on attributes and base glued. Grn. cross w/ yellow sunburst design between crosspieces behind light skinned Christ in white loincloth w/ pink fringe. On cross: chalice w/host below fig., rooster below chalice. "INRI" above figure and pliers and hammer on arms. The ends of cross tipped with large bud-like forms with pink bud and blue leaves. Stands on two tier base in blue, pink and white.