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English: Crucifix (Nkangi Kiditu) ( ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Title |
English:
Crucifix (Nkangi Kiditu)
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Description |
English:
Copper-alloy cast crucifix, with two kneeling figures resting on bar above hands, with a third projecting below the central figure's feet. Cross is bound by a raised continuous band of "X"-hatched striations. Small casting flaws in lower portion, below third kneeling figure. Likely local repair, in the form of additional welded copper-alloy, has been affixed to verso behind lower kneeling figure. Former typed label on verso reads: "Crucifix fabriqué au 16e siècle par les noirs royaume de San Salvador (Bas-Congo et Congo Portugais) lors de leur évangélisation surtout par les Capucins portugais.” Condition: fair.
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Date |
early 17
th
century
date QS:P571,+1650-00-00T00:00:00Z/7,P4241,Q40719727
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Medium |
copper alloy
medium QS:P186,Q518350
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Dimensions | 13 1/2 x 6 x 1 in. (34.3 x 15.2 x 2.5 cm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Collection |
institution QS:P195,Q632682
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Credit line |
acquired by Brooklyn Museum from Jean C. & Raymond E. Britt Jr. Collection by exchange
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Notes |
“Crucifix fabriqué au 16e siècle par les noirs du royaume de San Salvador (Bas-Congo et Congo Portugais) lors de leur évangélisation surtout par les Capucins portugais.”
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Source/Photographer | Online Collection of Brooklyn Museum ; Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2011.74_PS6.jpg | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Brooklyn Museum
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