Created by
Unidentified
Owned by
The Saint Augustine Catholic Church of New Orleans, American, founded 1842
Date
20th century
Medium
wood, metal
Dimensions
102 3/4 x 4 1/2 x 1 3/16 in. (261 x 11.4 x 2.9 cm)
Description
Processional cross made up of a wood pole capped with metal cross. The wood pole has a dark finish and is one continuous piece. The cross is fixed to the top of the pole with a metal attachment. The cross is capped at the top and either arm with trefoils. At the intersection of the arms and panel is a circle with a stylized foliage pattern with four lobes. The cross is pitted with a dot pattern all over. A small hook extends from the pole just below the metal attachment that connects the cross to the pole.
Place collected
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Sacred and Ceremonial Objects
Type
crosses (objects)
candlestands (furniture)
Topic
Catholicism
Religion
Worship services
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of The Saint Augustine Catholic Church of New Orleans
Object number
2013.67.6
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd52f83a0e0-d20b-4278-9bbe-511c20f5d4de

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