Crucifix (Congo Peoples)

Kruzifix (Kongo-Völker), Messing, frühes 17. Jahrhundert; Bildquelle: © Bildagentur für Kunst Kultur und Geschichte (bpk) | MMA, Bildnummer: 00087662, Standort des Originals: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.

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.