TRAMP ART CRUCIFIX

Tramp art crucifix.

Tramp art, also known as “hobo art,” was popular from the 1870s to the 1940s. No one knows exactly when it began, but materials such as wooden cigar boxes became standard around the 1850s. Smoking cigarettes was very popular at that time, and by law, cigarette manufacturers could not reuse the boxes, making them an excellent source of material. Tramp art is believed to have evolved from the folk art tradition of woodcarving. Cigar boxes and pieces of wood from dismantled wooden crates were carved and assembled together to create picture frames, decorative boxes, and even pieces of furniture. While the style is said to have originated from Germany and Scandinavia, it can be found in all industrialized countries. The name comes from the myth that tramp art was created by hobos who often traded their creations for food and lodging. Although there is some truth to this myth, many who created tramp art were skilled artisans who dedicated a lot of time to their creative endeavors. Most tramp art pieces are unsigned and undated, adding to the mystique surrounding them.

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Dimensions: 52 x 25 x 9 cm

Weight: 1.4 kg

The crucifix is excellently preserved.