Cruz de los Judios de Nuestra Tierra Sagrada
Artist
Charlie Sánchez
(born 1947 Tome, New Mexico; lives Tome, New Mexico)
Date2000
Mediumcarved wood with gesso and natural pigments and straw appliqué
Dimensions16 × 10 1/4 × 1/2 in. (40.6 × 26 × 1.3 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of the estate of Ruth and Sidney Schultz
Object numberPC2022.44.150
DescriptionA carved wooden cross with straw applique designs. The designs include the Star of David in the center, a menorah at the bottom, and starburst shapes surrounding the Star of David. An additional starburst shape is located in the middle of the Star of David. The background of the cross is black, and four yellow, green, and red floral shapes extend from the top, bottom, and sides.On View
Not on view
ca. 1900
