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Masks & Symbols from Southern & Central Africa

This is a Kuba palm wine cup, originating from the Kuba people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

These cups were traditionally used for drinking palm wine and are known for their intricate geometric patterns, carved into the wood.

Kuba art is highly valued for its craftsmanship and cultural significance.

Dit is een Kuba palmwijnbeker, afkomstig van het Kuba-volk in de Democratische Republiek Congo. 

Deze bekers werden traditioneel gebruikt voor het drinken van palmwijn en staan bekend om hun ingewikkelde geometrische patronen, die in het hout zijn gesneden.

Kuba-kunst wordt hoog gewaardeerd om zijn ambachtelijkheid en culturele betekenis.

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Kuba Palm-Wine Cup - Kuba - DR Congo

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Kuba palm wine cup in wood from the Kuba people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Provenance: Privécollectie, height 21 cm, in good condition.

Kuba Palm-Wine Cup - Kuba - DR Congo

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Kuba palm wine cup in wood from the Kuba people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Provenance: Privécollectie, height 21 cm, in good condition.

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