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This is a stunning piece of Tramp Art, specifically constructed using an interlocking woodworking style known as the "Crown of …
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This is a stunning piece of Tramp Art, specifically constructed using an interlocking woodworking style known as the "Crown of Thorns" technique. It is in a cross shape and measures 27.5 inches high by 18.5 inches wide by 6 inches deep.
History and Craftsmanship
• The Technique: This sculptural cross is completely assembled using precisely cut, notched wooden pieces that lock together like a three-dimensional puzzle. A true hallmark of the traditional technique is that it relies purely on friction and mechanical balance—built without using any glue, nails, or screws.
• The Name: The style is called "Crown of Thorns" because the interlocking wooden sticks cross at right angles, leaving many pointed tips exposed to create a distinctively textured, "prickly" appearance that evokes the crown worn by Jesus during the crucifixion.
• • The Movement: Popular from roughly 1870 to 1940, Tramp Art was a form of self-taught folk art. It was mostly crafted by traveling tradespeople, artisans, and immigrants who used simple tools like pocketknives to reclaim cheap or discarded soft woods, such as old cigar boxes and shipping crates.
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- Dimensions
- 18.5ʺW × 6ʺD × 27.5ʺH
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Auburn
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