Sculpture. The Corpus of Christ Jesus (Africa?), 1955
Item
Identifier: AUG 2024 #2 M1
Scope and Contents
This is a carved wooden corpus of Christ. The donor indicates that this was presented to his grandfather, President J. W. Behnken, when he visited Africa in the 1950s. The corpus (19" x 19") with outstretched hands is in three pieces. (AUG 2024 #2 M1)
Dates
- Creation: 1955
Extent
1 Artifacts
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Subject
- Behnken, John W. (John William), 1884-1968 (Recipient, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Concordia Historical Institute Repository
Contact:
804 Seminary Place
Saint Louis MO 63105 USA
314-505-7935
reference@concordiahistoricalinstitute.org
804 Seminary Place
Saint Louis MO 63105 USA
314-505-7935
reference@concordiahistoricalinstitute.org