340,00 €
A hand-carved depiction of Jesus Christ, made entirely from solid ebony, executed in the characteristic style of the Makonde carving tradition of East Africa. The sculpture is defined by an ascetic facial expression that reflects an African approach to the sacred figure—symbolic, restrained, and inward rather than dramatic. The absence of the cross and explicit signs of martyrdom points to an inculturated Christian iconography, in which Christ is presented as a universal spiritual figure expressed through a local visual language.
The choice of material is particularly noteworthy: ebony holds strong symbolic significance in many African cultures and is also exceptionally difficult to work, indicating the hand of an experienced and skilled carver.
This representation of Christ is therefore an excellent collector’s and decorative piece, combining Christian iconography with one of the most important carving traditions of sub-Saharan Africa, and carrying a strong cultural and spiritual presence.
Dimensions: 35 × 30 × 5 cm
Weight: 0.4 kg
Statue is in excellent condition
1 in stock
| Weight | 0,4 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 35 × 30 × 5 cm |
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