Antique hand-painted wooden crucifix – sacred folk art

This exceptionally old hand-painted wooden crucifix is ​​an impressive testament to religious folk art.

The expressive depiction, the original color scheme, and the clearly visible signs of age give the object a compelling presence that only authentically aged sacred works possess.

The missing arm of the Christ figure is not damage in the classical sense, but rather part of the piece's recorded history—typical of devotional household altars from past centuries. It is precisely such traces that make folk art particularly valuable to collectors: the object was not produced for decorative purposes, but was actually used and venerated. The piece is in its original condition and has not been restored!

The naive, handcrafted carving style, the original painting and the patinated surface suggest an age of approximately the 18th to early 19th century.

An intriguing collector's item for enthusiasts of:

• sacred art
• Wabi-Sabi Interiors
• Cabinet of Curiosities
• religious antiquities

This crucifix is ​​particularly striking as a standalone piece on a simple wall. Transparent wall mounting hardware is included.