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DepartmentLatin America

House Blessing Cross

NameCross

Artist Artist Not Recorded

Date2000

Place madePampachiri, Apurímac, Peru, South America

MediumMetal, paint

DimensionsOverall: 31 1/8 x 14 3/16 x 13/16 in. (79 x 36 x 2 cm)

Credit LineIFAF Collection

Object numberFA.2008.45.1

Collections

Andean Folk Art

DescriptionSilver, white red and green cross with the year "2000" in red at the center topped by a spoked star made of recycled metal fixtures and a red and white flag. Green stems support orange flowers on either side of the base.

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