Arma Cristi

NameProcessional cross

Artist Artist Not Recorded

Datemid-20th century

Probably madeCochabamba, Bolivia, South America

MediumWood, plaster, paint

Dimensions33 7/8 × 17 11/16 × 2 3/4 in. (86 × 45 × 7 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Linda Alexander, A.2020.25.26

Object numberA.2020.25.26

ProvenanceProvenance: Purchased by donor in Cochabamba, Bolivia, 1980s-90s

DescriptionThis cross, or Arma Cristi, is comprised of wood, plaster, and paint. The cross consists of two large pieces of wood with three smaller rays at the juncture of the cross. At the top of the cross is the word “INRI” below wichis a white dove and a plaster head of Christ.