Box for tukula - Kuba - DR Congo
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Selected by Dimitri André
Holds a postgraduate degree in African studies and 15 years experience in African art.
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This mid-20th-century Kuba wooden tukula box from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, from a private collection, was used to store red pigment and is decorated with incised motifs and a totemic animal on the lid.
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Description from the seller
Very beautiful, well-preserved wooden box from the Kasaï region, in the Congo. Origin region of the Kuba kingdom known for its prolific artistic production.
This box was used to store red pigment tukula.
On the lid there is a totemic animal, and the entire object is covered with pretty incised motifs.
Presentation of our appraisal house
Based in Belgium, our appraisal and sales house specializes in African art and ethnography. A leading seller on Catawiki for over 8 years, we enjoy a solid reputation and a history of several hundred sales with a customer satisfaction rate close to 100%.
We regularly assist with liquidations, successions, and dispersals of collections, in collaboration with individuals and families in Belgium and in neighboring countries. Our approach is rigorous, transparent, and accessible, with many sales offered without a reserve price.
Some pieces that have passed through our hands have joined international private collections and, for some, museum institutions.
Shipping guaranteed within 24 hours, with careful packaging, insurance, and tracking.
Contact 7 days a week: we remain available for any questions or requests for additional information.
Very beautiful, well-preserved wooden box from the Kasaï region, in the Congo. Origin region of the Kuba kingdom known for its prolific artistic production.
This box was used to store red pigment tukula.
On the lid there is a totemic animal, and the entire object is covered with pretty incised motifs.
Presentation of our appraisal house
Based in Belgium, our appraisal and sales house specializes in African art and ethnography. A leading seller on Catawiki for over 8 years, we enjoy a solid reputation and a history of several hundred sales with a customer satisfaction rate close to 100%.
We regularly assist with liquidations, successions, and dispersals of collections, in collaboration with individuals and families in Belgium and in neighboring countries. Our approach is rigorous, transparent, and accessible, with many sales offered without a reserve price.
Some pieces that have passed through our hands have joined international private collections and, for some, museum institutions.
Shipping guaranteed within 24 hours, with careful packaging, insurance, and tracking.
Contact 7 days a week: we remain available for any questions or requests for additional information.
Details
Indigenous object name
Box for tukula
Ethnic group/ culture
Kuba
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Mid 20th century
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
1 cm
Width
32 cm
Depth
1 cm
Weight
1 g
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
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