Crucifix

Kongo artist

Medium: Solid cast brass (Christ), solid cast copper alloy (halo); hollow cast bronze (three end pieces), brass sheet (one end piece), solid cast copper alloy (Mary); forged copper and brass (nails), wood
Dimensions: H. 18 in. (45.7 cm), W. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm), D. 3/4 in. (1.8 cm)
Culture: Kongo peoples
Department: The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing
Classification: Metal-Sculpture
Dated: 16th–17th century with later additions
Pixels: 2267 × 4000
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Kongo artist. Crucifix, 16th–17th century with later additions. The Metropolitan Museum of Art.