Tramp art linoleum crucifix

NameCrucifix

Artist Artist Not Recorded

Datelate 19th-mid 20th Century

Place madeUnited States, North America

MediumLinoleum, wood, plastic, metal nails, hanger, silvering over Christ

DimensionsOverall: 12 5/16 x 7 1/8 x 1 15/16 in. (31.3 x 18.1 x 5 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, gift of Eric Zafran, FA.2010.97.116

Object numberFA.2010.97.116

DescriptionCrucifix with wide triangular base built up of layers of salmon and pale green chip carved linoleum accented with the black substrate between each layer. A silver metal Christ on an ivory hard plastic cross is centered on the carved cross. Carved plastic "buttons" located at the ends of the cross and a pair of upside-down hearts on the base below.