Tramp art crucifix

NameCrucifix

CultureGerman

DateLate 19th century

Place madeUnited States, North America

Place madeGermany, Europe

MediumWood, paint, paper, ceramic (porcelain bisque), metal nails

Dimensions20 1/4 × 10 7/16 × 5 1/2 in. (51.5 × 26.5 × 14 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, gift of Eric Zafran, FA.2016.20.1

Object numberFA.2016.20.1

ProvenancePurchased by Eric Zafran on Rubylane.com from vendor Chippewa Lake Antiques, Forestville, California.

DescriptionCrucifix made of finely notched, layered pieces of wood. Base of the piece is pyramid shaped. Cross is painted gold and decorated with notched and layered pyramids. Figure of Christ and INRI plaque are made of white ceramic (porcelain bisque) nailed to the cross with small metal nails.