Painted Roof Cross with Golondrina

NameRoof Cross; Weathervane

Artist Artist not recorded

Date1921

Place madeLatacunga, Cotopaxi, Ecuador, South America

MediumMetal (iron), paint

DimensionsOverall: 18 1/2 x 11 7/16 in. (47 x 29 cm)

Credit LineGift of Connie Thrasher Jaquith

Object numberA.2006.48.2V

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DescriptionMetal cross with weathervane and golondrina (bird) at top--2 pieces removable from base. Dated "1921" below weathervane cups. Spiraling wrought iron ornamentation below iwth trifoil cream ends and two angels kneeling near bottom sides. Painted lavender with blue/green & cream accents.