Coupe Yaka Koopha - collar - DR Congo (No reserve price)

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Coupe Yaka Koopha is a Yaka prestige palm wine cup from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, dating to the mid-20th century, measuring 18 cm wide, 7 cm high and 7 cm deep, weighing 115 g, in good condition with provenance from a private collection and not supplied with a stand, the serpent on the sides indicating the owner was an initiate.

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In Yaka and Suku traditional art, cups like this were reserved for chiefs. They are prestige objects linked to the social status of their owner. The koopha cups were used to drink palm wine. The serpent carved on the side faces indicates that the notable or the chief who owned it was an initiate.

In Yaka and Suku traditional art, cups like this were reserved for chiefs. They are prestige objects linked to the social status of their owner. The koopha cups were used to drink palm wine. The serpent carved on the side faces indicates that the notable or the chief who owned it was an initiate.

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Ethnic group/ culture
collar
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Mid 20th century
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Coupe Yaka Koopha
Height
7 cm
Width
18 cm
Depth
7 cm
Weight
115 g
Provenance
Private collection
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Objects sold
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