Crucifix (Nkangi Kiditu)
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Caption
Kongo. Crucifix (Nkangi Kiditu), early 17th century. Copper alloy, 13 1/2 x 6 x 1 in. (34.3 x 15.2 x 2.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Jean C. and Raymond E. Britt Jr. Collection, by exchange , 2011.74. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2011.74_edited_PS6.jpg)
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Collection
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Collection
Culture
Title
Crucifix (Nkangi Kiditu)
Date
early 17th century
Geography
Possible place made: Cabinda, Angola, Possible place made: Zaire Province, Angola, Possible place made: Lower Congo Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Medium
Copper alloy
Classification
Dimensions
13 1/2 x 6 x 1 in. (34.3 x 15.2 x 2.5 cm)
Markings
Verso: "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.”
Credit Line
Gift of Jean C. and Raymond E. Britt Jr. Collection, by exchange
Accession Number
2011.74
Rights
Creative Commons-BY
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