Temple model

NameTemple model

Artist Artist Not Recorded

Date1850

Place madeUnited States, North America

MediumWood, metal, plaster, paper, stone, metal nails

Dimensions12 15/16 × 17 5/8 × 10 11/16 in. (32.9 × 44.7 × 27.2 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, gift of Eric Zafran, FA.2014.38.1

Object numberFA.2014.38.1ab

DescriptionWood carved model of tramp art temple (a), prominent arch in middle opens to center of model where white stone font sits atop a wide staircase and under a sign decorated with gold characters in Hebrew. Arch is layered with many small wood hearts, spades, clubs, circles, and arches. Behind and above arch is an embellished tower with many windows and stairs. To each side of arch are two trees, and underneath trees are small rooms with white stone carved masks and basins, other staircases and compartments decorate the model. Date of 1850 carved on back panel. Separate podium at front center (b).