Carved wooden cross

NameCarved wooden cross

Artist or maker Gloria Lopez Cordova (born 1942)

Place madeNorth America

MediumWood, leather

DimensionsOverall: 10 x 5 3/8 x 11/16 in. (25.4 x 13.6 x 1.8 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, gift of Eric Zafran, FA.2010.97.97

Object numberFA.2010.97.97

DescriptionLight soft wood cross has chip carved diamonds with red cedar centers and arrow-like forms with serrated edges. A hole pierced horizontally through the top holds a cream colored leather thong tied for hanging. On the back is written "Gloria Lopez, Master Santera, Cordova, NM 87523".