Tribal Art & Antiquities - 21st February 2018

Lot 384

A baKongo crucifix nkangi kiditu Democratic Republic of Congo lead

Estimate £5,000 - £6,000

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Description

A baKongo crucifix nkangi kiditu

Democratic Republic of Congo

lead, with three secondary figures with joined hands, possibly 18th century,

20cm high, on a stand. (2)

Provenance

Passed to Mr Bergman, a Swedish missionary, as a departure gift from his congregation circa 1950, and collected in situ by a predecessor.