DepartmentUnited States & Canada
Tramp art crucifix with porcelain figures
NameCrucifix
Artist
Artist Not Recorded
Place madeNorth America
MediumWood, glass, metal, paper, porcelain
DimensionsOverall: 28 1/8 x 14 x 6 7/8 in. (71.5 x 35.5 x 17.5 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, gift of Eric Zafran, FA.2010.97.157
Object numberFA.2010.97.157
DescriptionLarge chip carved cross with metal Jesus on top of base formed into a shrine. Each side of shrine displays behind glass crucified Christ (sans cross) in front of dark blue paper with gold crosses. Front of shrine contains two porcelain kneeling angels in prayer. Sides and bottom in same blue paper. White paper behind angels resembling drapes.
1950s
Belarmino Esquibel
Artist Not Recorded
CA 1965, STAFF
