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Cross, House Blessing
Cross, House Blessing
Cross, House Blessing
Museum of International Folk Art
DepartmentLatin America

Cross, House Blessing

NameRoof Cross, House Blessing
Maker Carlos Alfonso Calle
Date1992
Place madeCuenca, Azuay, Ecuador, South America
MediumMetal, paint
Dimensions23 3/8 x 19 5/8 x 1 3/16 in. (59.4 x 49.9 x 3 cm)
Credit LineIFAF Collection
Object numberFA.1992.126.34v
Collections
Description2 pcs. blk. iron decor. cross and unptd. curved metal protector. Cross has ptd. end w/ nail hole. Three arms. have pineapple shapes at ends and a heart in the center. A lower cross arm has a rooster, ladder and tools, & the words,"Ano 1992"
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