Box - Kuba - DR Congo

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A Kuba wooden box from the DR Congo, late 20th century, measuring 31 x 18 x 10 cm and weighing 0.5 kg, with a dark patina and decoration of two masks or heads and stripes, intended to hold tukula powder or precious objects, carved as a whole, in excellent condition from a private collection.

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Box of the Kuba people known for their design. Wood en rope. Typical decoration with two masks/heads and stripes. Nice dark patina. For holding " tukula " powder or magic/precious objects. Carved out as a whole. Elegant.

Box of the Kuba people known for their design. Wood en rope. Typical decoration with two masks/heads and stripes. Nice dark patina. For holding " tukula " powder or magic/precious objects. Carved out as a whole. Elegant.

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No. of items
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Kuba
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Title of artwork
Box
Height
18 cm
Width
31 cm
Depth
10 cm
Weight
0.5 kg
Provenance
Private collection
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