
These crosses were carved in a simple naive style with a crude carved figure of Christ. They are often dated on the reverse.
The example illustrated here from the Museum collection depicts the figure of Christ with a halo and above this the letters INRI - Iesus Nazarenus Rex Iudaeorum - Jesus the Nazerene, the King of the Jew.
On the reverse is the date 1818 and the letters IHS - Iesus Huios Sother - Jesus, Son, Saviour. It has a loop on top allowing it to be worn around the neck.
