DepartmentLatin America

Crucifix

NameCrucifix

Artist Artist Not Recorded

DateLate 19th - early 20th century

Place madeLa Paz, Bolivia, South America

Mediumwood (maguey), gesso, paint, fabric

DimensionsOverall: 22 1/16 x 14 15/16 x 3 9/16 in. (56 x 38 x 9 cm)

Credit LineGift of Tom Wilson

Object numberA.2001.3.5

Collections

Andean Folk Art

DescriptionDark green cross with gold painted ends has pink-skinned Christ wired on. Man has a lot of blood painted on head, arms, knees, feet. Black hair, beard. Figure carved except moldmade hands, head. Glass eyes. Kilt of netting; silver tape sash.