Baron Samdi Cross

NameCross

Artist Artist Not Recorded

Date1990s

Place madeHaiti, Caribbean

Place collectedHaiti, Caribbean

MediumCotton fabric, Brass tacks, Wood

Dimensions14 × 13 1/2 × 4 3/4 in. (35.5 × 34.3 × 12 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Dr. William T. Waters, A.2018.37.41

Terms

value (economic concept)

Object numberA.2018.37.41

ProvenancePurchased by donor at market, Haiti, Caribbean.

DescriptionThis Cross makes a "T" shape, and is comprised of light pink and black fabric. At the top center of the cross there is a smaller cross made of black fabric, fastened to the piece with 4 brass tacks. Below that cross on the back portion of the cross there is a smaller pink fabric cross, fastened to the piece with 4 brass tacks.