Processional Cross
Object Details
- Artist
- Ira Blount
- Date
- 1989
- Medium
- wood
- Dimensions
- 55 3/4 × 9 1/4 × 3 1/2 in. (141.6 × 23.5 × 8.9 cm)
- Cite As
- Gift of Ira Blount
- Caption
- This wooden processional cross reveals artist Ira Blount’s (1918-2020) woodworking skills and Christian faith. By layering a thinner, light colored piece of wood over a larger darker one, he adds contrast and texture the otherwise unadorned symbol. Historically, multiple Christian denominations have used the processional cross in their liturgy. Creating a piece whose aesthetic qualities inspire religious reflection aligns Blount with this much older Christian tradition.
- After moving to Washington, DC following World War II, Ira Blount mastered dozens of artisanal crafts. His love for crafting, learning, and community engagement would endure over the course of his long life and career.
- Accession Number
- 2011.0004.0025
- Type
- woodwork
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- Anacostia Community Museum Collection
- Data Source
- Anacostia Community Museum
- Restrictions & Rights
- Usage conditions apply
- Metadata Usage
- Usage conditions apply
- Record ID
- acm_2011.0004.0025
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