Julien Gauthier

Masks & Symbols from Southern & Central Africa

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.

Ces coupes anthropomorphes aux bras levés nommées gbèné sont utilisées chez les Koro (Etat de Kaduna au Nigeria) lors des cérémonies: leur double cavité en forme de 8 permettent à un couple de boire côte à côte le vin de palme. 
Patine sèche d'usage.
La pièce est stable.
Hauteur 37 cm X Largeur 13 cm X Profondeur 8 cm  Poids 758 g
Envoi en Colissimo recommandé.

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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.

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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