磔刑の十字架 - DR Congo
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Crucifix, wooden Bacongo cross from the DR Congo, 33 cm high, 24 cm wide, 4 cm deep, weight 800 g, in good condition; provenance Franco R, Darmstadt.
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Nkangi Kitidu Klitsu と名付けられたこれらの Bacongo の十字架は、15世紀以来コンゴに来た宣教師の影響の下で作られたものです。
NKANGI KIDITU KLISTU と名付けられたもので、それは『守りのキリスト（Christ the Protector）』を意味します。
The Mfufu's chiefs only had such a cross . Upon the death of a chief, a NKangi Kitidu was handled over to his successor during a special ceremony.
They where also used in judgements, the person involved had to touch the crucifix and swear to speak the truth!
It was also used in healing matters, the crucifix was then placed on the sick person to cure him or her.
Last but not least it had also a spiritual purpose, to be in contact with the son of the believed creator. of the world.
Provenance: Franco R, Darmstadt (Germany).
Shipping within 24 hours after the payment is received. Tracking number will be provided. Signature upon delivery. Fully insured.
Seller's Story
Asian African Art is a gallery specialized in authentic ethnographic art. Lately we are mainly focused on African Art
We also have a specialism in golden collectable coins.
Your order is in safe hands, we have more than 50 years experience in coins.
For more interesting items please visit our website: Asian African Art, located in the Netherlands.
Nkangi Kitidu Klitsu と名付けられたこれらの Bacongo の十字架は、15世紀以来コンゴに来た宣教師の影響の下で作られたものです。
NKANGI KIDITU KLISTU と名付けられたもので、それは『守りのキリスト（Christ the Protector）』を意味します。
The Mfufu's chiefs only had such a cross . Upon the death of a chief, a NKangi Kitidu was handled over to his successor during a special ceremony.
They where also used in judgements, the person involved had to touch the crucifix and swear to speak the truth!
It was also used in healing matters, the crucifix was then placed on the sick person to cure him or her.
Last but not least it had also a spiritual purpose, to be in contact with the son of the believed creator. of the world.
Provenance: Franco R, Darmstadt (Germany).
Shipping within 24 hours after the payment is received. Tracking number will be provided. Signature upon delivery. Fully insured.
Seller's Story
Asian African Art is a gallery specialized in authentic ethnographic art. Lately we are mainly focused on African Art
We also have a specialism in golden collectable coins.
Your order is in safe hands, we have more than 50 years experience in coins.
For more interesting items please visit our website: Asian African Art, located in the Netherlands.
Details
原産国
DR Congo
素材
Wood
台座付き
いいえ'
コンディション
Good condition
作品タイトル
Crucifix
高さ
33 cm
幅
24 cm
奥行き
4 cm
重量
800 g
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