DepartmentHispano
The Life of Christ
NameCross
Maker
Eliseo José Rodriguez
(1915 - 2009)
CultureHispano
Date1981
Place madeSanta Fe, New Mexico, United States, North America
MediumWood (sugar pine), straw, paint
Dimensions36 × 20 1/2 × 11/16 in. (91.4 × 52 × 1.8 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, bequest of Julain Garcia, A1986.565.2
Object numberA.1986.565.2
DescriptionCross with straw applique. 18 scenes depicting life of Christ. From base: 1) Garden of Eden; 2) Annunciation; 3) Visitation; 4) Birth of Christ; 5) Flight into Egypt; 6) Jesus in the Temple.
CA 1960, STAFF
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