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Masks & Symbols from Southern & Central Africa

- Origin: Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Tribe name: SHOOWA (Kuba)
- Material: Wood
- Dimensions (mm): 168x178x180
- Weight (grams): 177g
- Shipping method: Colissimo + Insurance

It is rare to come across this palm-wine cup style. The Shoowa of the Kuba ethnic group have distinguished themselves with geometric designs applied to raffia mats, wooden boxes, and other utensils used by this people.

- Origine : République démocratique du Congo
- Nom de la tribu : SHOOWA (Kuba)
- Matériau : Bois
- Dimensions (en mm) : 168x178x180
- Poids (en grammes) : 177g
- Mode d'expédition : Colissimo + Assurance

Il est rare de rencontrer ce style de coupe à vin de palme. Les Shoowa du groupe ethnique Kuba se sont distingués par les dessins géométriques appliqués sur les tapis en rafia, les boites en bois et les autres ustensiles utilisés par cette ethnie. 

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Exceptional palm-wine cup SHOOWA (Kuba) - DR Congo

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Exceptionnelle palm wine cup SHOOWA (Kuba), origin Democratic Republic of the Congo, ethnic group Shoowa (Kuba), provenance Private collection.

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Exceptionnelle palm wine cup SHOOWA (Kuba), origin Democratic Republic of the Congo, ethnic group Shoowa (Kuba), provenance Private collection.

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