Crucifix (Congo Peoples)
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, public domain.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, public domain.
Crucifix (Congo peoples), brass, early 17th century; source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/318323, public domain.
The crucified Christ (arms outspread, hands nailed to the cross) is depicted as embodying both genders. In accordance with the ideas of the deity Nzambi he has both male (head, arms) and female aspects (breasts, child).
Crucifix (Congo peoples), brass, early 17th century; source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/318323, public domain.
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