Aluminum cross, "The Patriarch's Cross"

Luis Martinez Gallardo crafts a splendid aluminum crucifix with two crossbars. Known as a patriarchal cross, it denotes a cardinal's or archbishop's rank; its lower crossbar is the longer one. Martínez adorns the piece with double rows of hemispheres and floral motifs. Because each piece is crafted individually, no two are ever identical and there may be slight variations in size as well.

This handcrafted product may present miniscule pores that are imprinted from the sand molds used by Martinez.