Antique Hand-Carved Crucifix with Bone Figure | Circa 18th–19th Century

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Formerly held for many years in a private collection on Philadelphia’s Main Line, Pennsylvania, USA. Subsequently acquired by a private collector in Pineville, Pennsylvania, USA, in 2025.

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Antique crucifix — direct frontal view highlighting detailed casting and aged patina.
Video showcasing an 18th–19th century Spanish Colonial crucifix featuring hand-hammered tin repoussé decoration, a carved bone figure of Christ, aged wooden construction, and a square display base.
Frontal view of cream bone corpus attached to dark tin-sheathed cross
Antique Spanish Colonial wooden crucifix adorned with decorative tin metalwork and traditional Christian religious symbolism.
Standing antique crucifix with textured tin surface and pale carved bone figure
18th–19th century Spanish Colonial crucifix with hand-hammered tin repoussé, aged wooden construction, and natural oxidation.
Rear view showing raw wood grain and worn black coating on antique cross back
Back view revealing exposed light brown wood grain where tin has detached
Side profile highlighting thickness of wooden structure and tin relief details
Three-quarter view of hand-carved wood and tin colonial crucifix on pedestal
Antique Spanish Colonial crucifix with bone corpus and tin repoussé rosettes
Close-up of embossed tin medallions and upper bone figure on antique cross
Detail of carved bone Christ torso and dark nail heads securing arms to cross
Antique wooden crucifix from the Spanish Colonial period featuring a carved bone Christ figure with damage to the right arm.
Macro detail of weathered bone head, facial features, and wrapped loincloth
Historic Spanish Colonial standing crucifix with repoussé tin decoration, natural patination, and a square wooden pedestal.
Macro shot of bone figure feet and metal fasteners on tin repoussé panel
Close-up of square base with hammered tin circular motifs and scalloped edge
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  • Antique crucifix — direct frontal view highlighting detailed casting and aged patina.
  • Video showcasing an 18th–19th century Spanish Colonial crucifix featuring hand-hammered tin repoussé decoration, a carved bone figure of Christ, aged wooden construction, and a square display base.
  • Frontal view of cream bone corpus attached to dark tin-sheathed cross
  • Antique Spanish Colonial wooden crucifix adorned with decorative tin metalwork and traditional Christian religious symbolism.
  • Standing antique crucifix with textured tin surface and pale carved bone figure
  • 18th–19th century Spanish Colonial crucifix with hand-hammered tin repoussé, aged wooden construction, and natural oxidation.
  • Rear view showing raw wood grain and worn black coating on antique cross back
  • Back view revealing exposed light brown wood grain where tin has detached
  • Side profile highlighting thickness of wooden structure and tin relief details
  • Three-quarter view of hand-carved wood and tin colonial crucifix on pedestal
  • Antique Spanish Colonial crucifix with bone corpus and tin repoussé rosettes
  • Close-up of embossed tin medallions and upper bone figure on antique cross
  • Detail of carved bone Christ torso and dark nail heads securing arms to cross
  • Antique wooden crucifix from the Spanish Colonial period featuring a carved bone Christ figure with damage to the right arm.
  • Macro detail of weathered bone head, facial features, and wrapped loincloth
  • Historic Spanish Colonial standing crucifix with repoussé tin decoration, natural patination, and a square wooden pedestal.
  • Macro shot of bone figure feet and metal fasteners on tin repoussé panel
  • Close-up of square base with hammered tin circular motifs and scalloped edge
  • Video of 18th–19th century Spanish Colonial bone crucifix — antique hand-carved wooden cross with tin repousse and bone Corpus Christi figure, rare devotional artifact from Relic and Rarity
Antique crucifix — direct frontal view highlighting detailed casting and aged patina.
Video showcasing an 18th–19th century Spanish Colonial crucifix featuring hand-hammered tin repoussé decoration, a carved bone figure of Christ, aged wooden construction, and a square display base.
Frontal view of cream bone corpus attached to dark tin-sheathed cross
Antique Spanish Colonial wooden crucifix adorned with decorative tin metalwork and traditional Christian religious symbolism.
Standing antique crucifix with textured tin surface and pale carved bone figure
18th–19th century Spanish Colonial crucifix with hand-hammered tin repoussé, aged wooden construction, and natural oxidation.
Rear view showing raw wood grain and worn black coating on antique cross back
Back view revealing exposed light brown wood grain where tin has detached
Side profile highlighting thickness of wooden structure and tin relief details
Three-quarter view of hand-carved wood and tin colonial crucifix on pedestal
Antique Spanish Colonial crucifix with bone corpus and tin repoussé rosettes
Close-up of embossed tin medallions and upper bone figure on antique cross
Detail of carved bone Christ torso and dark nail heads securing arms to cross
Antique wooden crucifix from the Spanish Colonial period featuring a carved bone Christ figure with damage to the right arm.
Macro detail of weathered bone head, facial features, and wrapped loincloth
Historic Spanish Colonial standing crucifix with repoussé tin decoration, natural patination, and a square wooden pedestal.
Macro shot of bone figure feet and metal fasteners on tin repoussé panel
Close-up of square base with hammered tin circular motifs and scalloped edge
Video of 18th–19th century Spanish Colonial bone crucifix — antique hand-carved wooden cross with tin repousse and bone Corpus Christi figure, rare devotional artifact from Relic and Rarity
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Antique Hand-Carved Crucifix with Bone Figure | Circa 18th–19th Century

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Historical Context & Origin

Region: Spanish Colonial Territories (Mexico, Peru, or the Philippines)
Material: Hand-carved wood, tin repoussé, and bone (Corpus Christi figure)
Period: Circa 18th–19th Century

Description

An evocative Spanish Colonial crucifix crafted from wood sheathed in hand-hammered tin repoussé, featuring a delicately carved bone figure of Christ. The tin covering displays raised circular and rosette motifs, symbolizing divine radiance and eternity. The reverse reveals the raw wooden structure with remnants of early paint and oxidation, testifying to its devotional age. Measuring 18 inches high, this piece reflects the powerful religious artistry of the colonial period.

Features

- Tin repoussé decoration with embossed circular designs

- Hand-carved bone corpus figure with detailed anatomy

- Original dark patina with traces of age and oxidation

- Mounted on a square wooden base for stability

- Retains authentic devotional presence and colonial aesthetic

Cultural Significance

Crucifixes of this type were central to Spanish Colonial worship, found in mission churches, monasteries, and private homes across the New World. The combination of European Christian iconography and locally adapted craftsmanship captures the blending of cultures that defined the Spanish Empire’s sacred art. Tin was often used as a substitute for silver in remote regions, offering an affordable yet visually striking devotional surface.

Condition

Good overall condition with expected age-related wear, surface oxidation, and minor losses. Notable break and loss to the right arm of the Christ figure; otherwise structurally sound with stable presentation. The piece retains its original aged surfaces and devotional integrity.

Dimensions (Approximate) 

Height: 18 in 
Width: 8 in
Depth: 3 in 

Age (Approximate) 

125–325 years old

Provenance 

Formerly held for many years in a private collection on Philadelphia’s Main Line, Pennsylvania, USA. Subsequently acquired by a private collector in Pineville, Pennsylvania, USA, in 2025.

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Description

Historical Context & Origin

Region: Spanish Colonial Territories (Mexico, Peru, or the Philippines)
Material: Hand-carved wood, tin repoussé, and bone (Corpus Christi figure)
Period: Circa 18th–19th Century

Description

An evocative Spanish Colonial crucifix crafted from wood sheathed in hand-hammered tin repoussé, featuring a delicately carved bone figure of Christ. The tin covering displays raised circular and rosette motifs, symbolizing divine radiance and eternity. The reverse reveals the raw wooden structure with remnants of early paint and oxidation, testifying to its devotional age. Measuring 18 inches high, this piece reflects the powerful religious artistry of the colonial period.

Features

- Tin repoussé decoration with embossed circular designs

- Hand-carved bone corpus figure with detailed anatomy

- Original dark patina with traces of age and oxidation

- Mounted on a square wooden base for stability

- Retains authentic devotional presence and colonial aesthetic

Cultural Significance

Crucifixes of this type were central to Spanish Colonial worship, found in mission churches, monasteries, and private homes across the New World. The combination of European Christian iconography and locally adapted craftsmanship captures the blending of cultures that defined the Spanish Empire’s sacred art. Tin was often used as a substitute for silver in remote regions, offering an affordable yet visually striking devotional surface.

Condition

Good overall condition with expected age-related wear, surface oxidation, and minor losses. Notable break and loss to the right arm of the Christ figure; otherwise structurally sound with stable presentation. The piece retains its original aged surfaces and devotional integrity.

Dimensions (Approximate) 

Height: 18 in 
Width: 8 in
Depth: 3 in 

Age (Approximate) 

125–325 years old

Provenance 

Formerly held for many years in a private collection on Philadelphia’s Main Line, Pennsylvania, USA. Subsequently acquired by a private collector in Pineville, Pennsylvania, USA, in 2025.

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