Ritual cup - Gbèné. - Koro. - Nigeria

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Ritual wooden cup named gbèné from Nigeria, made by the Koro people, indigenous name Gbèné, 37 cm high, 13 cm wide, 0.8 cm deep, weight 758 g, in good condition, not supplied with a stand.

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These anthropomorphic cups with raised arms named gbèné are used by the Koro (Kaduna State in Nigeria) during ceremonies: their double cavity in the shape of an 8 allows a couple to drink palm wine side by side. Dry patina from use. The piece is stable. Height 37 cm x Width 13 cm x Depth 8 cm. Weight 758 g. Shipping via Colissimo recommended.

These anthropomorphic cups with raised arms named gbèné are used by the Koro (Kaduna State in Nigeria) during ceremonies: their double cavity in the shape of an 8 allows a couple to drink palm wine side by side. Dry patina from use. The piece is stable. Height 37 cm x Width 13 cm x Depth 8 cm. Weight 758 g. Shipping via Colissimo recommended.

Details

Indigenous object name
Gbèné.
Ethnic group/ culture
Koro.
Country of Origin
Nigeria
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Ritual cup
Height
37 cm
Width
13 cm
Depth
8 mm
Weight
758 g
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Objects sold
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