- 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
- 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.




