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Photo by Tom Joyce
Hand Cross
Photo by Tom Joyce

Hand Cross

Culture of Origin Christian
Object number2007.243
Photo CreditPhoto by Tom Joyce
Exhibition HistoryAsheville, North Carolina, Life Force at the Anvil, A Blacksmith's Art from Africa, May 22 - August 28, 1998
Credit LinePartial gift of Tom Joyce and partial purchase with funds from John and Robyn Horn
Dimensions8 x 2 3/4 x 1/4 in. (20.3 x 7 x 0.6 cm)
MediumIron
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