File:Brooklyn Museum 2011.74 Crucifix Nkangi Kiditu (2).jpg
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English: Crucifix (Nkangi Kiditu)
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English: Crucifix (Nkangi Kiditu) |
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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 17th century | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Medium | copper alloy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dimensions | 13 1/2 x 6 x 1 in. (34.3 x 15.2 x 2.5 cm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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acquired by Brooklyn Museum from Jean C. & Raymond E. Britt Jr. Collection by exchange |
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“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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  This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported license. Attribution: Brooklyn Museum
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