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Artist unidentified, “Cherubim”, United States, 1900–1925, Metal, with traces of gold leaf, 12 …
Cherubim
Artist unidentified, “Cherubim”, United States, 1900–1925, Metal, with traces of gold leaf, 12 …
Artist unidentified, “Cherubim”, United States, 1900–1925, Metal, with traces of gold leaf, 12 1/2 × 12 × 10 in. each, Collection of the American Folk Art Museum, Gift of Kendra and Allan Daniel, 2015.1.71. Photo by American Folk Art Museum.
Record Details

Cherubim

Date1900–1925
Place/RegionUnited States
MediumMetal, with traces of gold leaf
Dimensions12 1/2 x 12 x 10 "
Credit LineGift of Kendra an Allan Daniel
Accession number2015.1.71
Photo CreditAmerican Folk Art Museum
Description

Cherubim are angel-like creatures most usually associated with the Ark of the Covenant, a symbol that is central to rituals performed by Freemasons and Odd Fellows. They were placed on top of a replica of the Ark with their extended wing tips touching to form a protective canopy. This pair may have been separated from a larger object. 

Stacy C. Hollander, "Pair of Cherubim," exhibition label for Mystery and Benevolence: Masonic and Odd Fellows Folk Art from the Kendra and Allan Daniel Collection. Stacy C. Hollander, curator. New York: American Folk Art Museum, 2016.

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