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Christ

18th–19th century
Not on view
Kongo artists carefully studied European devotional artifacts and stylized certain features in their own interpretations. In this figure, cast to be attached to a wooden cross, the length of the arms has been given dramatic emphasis and attention has been devoted to the head and wrapper. Deeply incised parallel lines define the beard, moustache, and braided hair.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Christ
  • Date: 18th–19th century
  • Geography: Democratic Republic of the Congo; Republic of the Congo; Angola
  • Culture: Kongo peoples; Kongo Kingdom
  • Medium: Brass
  • Dimensions: H. 6 3/8 in. (16.2 cm), W. 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm), D. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm)
  • Classification: Metal-Sculpture
  • Credit Line: Gift of Ernst Anspach, 1999
  • Object Number: 1999.295.10
  • Curatorial Department: The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing

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