KUBA palm wine cup - DR Congo

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Palm wine cup Kuba, made of wood, from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, associated with the Kuba people, from a private collection, dating to the early 20th century, measuring 175×122×85 mm, weighing 304 g, in good condition with a small loss at the rear collar.

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Origin: Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Name of the tribe: KUBA
Material: Wood
- Dimensions (in mm): 175x122x85
- Weight (in grams): 304
- Shipping method: Colissimo + Insurance

Magnificent Kuba cup whose anthropomorphic execution is of exceptional quality. Crust, patina, and signs of use-wear. A slight chip on the neck at the back of the cup.

Origin: Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Name of the tribe: KUBA
Material: Wood
- Dimensions (in mm): 175x122x85
- Weight (in grams): 304
- Shipping method: Colissimo + Insurance

Magnificent Kuba cup whose anthropomorphic execution is of exceptional quality. Crust, patina, and signs of use-wear. A slight chip on the neck at the back of the cup.

Details

No. of items
1
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Early 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
KUBA palm wine cup
Height
17.5 cm
Width
8.5 cm
Depth
12.2 cm
Weight
304 g
Provenance
Private collection
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Objects sold
100%
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