Palmwine cup - Suku - DR Congo (No reserve price)

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Julien Gauthier
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Estimate  € 150 - € 200
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Palmwine cup, a wooden ritual marriage cup from the Suku people of the DR Congo, provenance Private collection, with dimensions 22 cm high, 10 x 9 cm, weight 320 g, in good condition and without a stand.

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Description from the seller

This ritual wooden marriage cup from the Congolese SUKU tribe is a rare and tribal object! Beautifully designed which the wedding couple drinks during the wedding ceremony, to confirm their marriage. Rituals were performed to protect the couple against things that could harm their harmony. Splendid hard wood, with a warm dark-brown tint, it is gracefully shaped.

Provenance: German collection.

Shipping within 24 hours after the payment is received. Tracking number will be provided. Signature upon delivery. Fully insured.


Seller's Story

Asian African Art is a gallery specialized in authentic ethnographic art. Lately we are mainly focused on African Art We also have a specialism in golden collectable coins. Your order is in safe hands, we have more than 50 years experience in coins. For more interesting items please visit our website: Asian African Art, located in the Netherlands.

This ritual wooden marriage cup from the Congolese SUKU tribe is a rare and tribal object! Beautifully designed which the wedding couple drinks during the wedding ceremony, to confirm their marriage. Rituals were performed to protect the couple against things that could harm their harmony. Splendid hard wood, with a warm dark-brown tint, it is gracefully shaped.

Provenance: German collection.

Shipping within 24 hours after the payment is received. Tracking number will be provided. Signature upon delivery. Fully insured.


Seller's Story

Asian African Art is a gallery specialized in authentic ethnographic art. Lately we are mainly focused on African Art We also have a specialism in golden collectable coins. Your order is in safe hands, we have more than 50 years experience in coins. For more interesting items please visit our website: Asian African Art, located in the Netherlands.

Details

Ethnic group/ culture
Suku
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Palmwine cup
Height
22 cm
Width
10 cm
Depth
9 cm
Weight
320 g
Provenance
Private collection
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