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RDC CONGO NKANGI KITIDU KLITSU

Name: RDC CONGO NKANGI KITIDU KLITSU
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: 782ZUHFK54
Price: 250 EUR
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By Gallery L antiquaire du Monastir

250 €

Period 20th century

Style Tribal Art

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RDC CONGO NKANGI KITIDU KLITSU

these crosses, produced in northern Angola and southern Congo between the 16th and 20th centuries, were crucifixes that served as symbols and insignia of power for tribal chiefs. They could also have a therapeutic function, and were brandished at funerary ceremonies during which the object was subjected to libations of oil or palm wine.

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Additional Information

Condition	As is
Style	Tribal Art (Religious objects of Tribal Art Style)
Period	20th century (Religious objects 20th century)
Country of origin	Congo
Width (cm)	20
Height (cm)	35