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Christ figure

18th–19th century
Not on view
Kongo artists cast figures of Christ to be mounted on crucifixes, placed on altars, hung on walls, or positioned at the summit of staffs. The author of this example retained the naturalism of the Portuguese prototypes upon which it likely was modeled.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Christ figure
  • Artist: Kongo artist
  • Date: 18th–19th century
  • Geography: Angola or Democratic Republic of the Congo, coastal region, Democratic Republic of the Congo; southern region, Republic of the Congo; or Cabind, Angola
  • Culture: Kongo peoples
  • Medium: Solid cast brass with holes for nailing
  • Dimensions: H. 6 in. (15.2 cm), W. 4 1/2 in. (1.9 cm), D. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm)
  • Classification: Metal-Sculpture
  • Credit Line: Gift of Ernst Anspach, 1999
  • Object Number: 1999.295.12
  • Curatorial Department: The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing

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