Vintage Mexican Chiapas Hand Forged Iron Metal Rooftop Cross Folk Art

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Vintage Mexican Chiapas hand forged iron metal cross.
Beautiful piece of folk art!
Some rust, 14”x10”
At least 35 years old. From San Cristobal de las Casas in the mountains of Chiapas.
A rooftop wrought-iron cross. The crosses display a wide mix of both Christian and indigenous symbols.
“From a distance as you enter San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas, you can see the uniformity of the roofs and their curved red tiles, adorned with great crosses of iron or bronze and decorated with roosters, suns, moons, etc.”
Please study photos carefully and email me with any questions. No returns. Thanks for looking!