Crucifix

NameSculpture

Maker Jose Mondragon (1931 - 1986)

CultureHispano

Date20th century

Place madeCordova, New Mexico, United States, North America

MediumWood

Dimensions29 15/16 × 17 11/16 × 2 9/16 in. (76 × 45 × 6.5 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of the Joan Pearson Watkins Revocable Trust, A.2017.6.7

Object numberA.2017.6.7

Collections

Folk Art of New Mexico

DescriptionUnpainted Christ standing on a small base attatched to the cross with pegs in both hands and his left foot which hold him to the cross. He wears a crown of thorns and there is a sign above his head on the cross with the letters INRI. The coloration of the wood used for the body gives the impression of blood dripping down the chest, waist and knees. The cross is made of a darker wood than Christ.