Crucifix - Ebony - 1920-1930 - A Congolese Ebony Crucifi

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Description from the seller

A solid ebony Congolese crucifix in the indigenous African style.
It shows how the local Catholics of Congo have used their own idiom to depict their Savior on the cross, without Western influence. The face of Jesus, the Crown of Thorns, the loincloth, the hands and the feet are all in a robust, indigenous style, not following Western anatomic rules or concepts. Size 47 x 19 x 5 cm. Provenance: Private collection Johannesburg

A solid ebony Congolese crucifix in the indigenous African style.
It shows how the local Catholics of Congo have used their own idiom to depict their Savior on the cross, without Western influence. The face of Jesus, the Crown of Thorns, the loincloth, the hands and the feet are all in a robust, indigenous style, not following Western anatomic rules or concepts. Size 47 x 19 x 5 cm. Provenance: Private collection Johannesburg

Details

Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
A Congolese Ebony Crucifi
Material
Ebony
Country of Origin
Congo
Height
47 cm
Width
19 cm
Sold with stand
No
Depth
5 cm
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Estimated Period
1920-1930
Sold by
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Objects sold
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