Dignitary Cup - 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 dignitary’s cup, from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, is 20 cm high and comes from a private collection.
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Description from the seller
Cephalomorphic Kuba-origin cup, collected from a former traditional workshop in the Kasai. This type of object was carved on commission by local dignitaries.
Introduction to our expert house
Based in Belgium, our expert house and sales company specializes in African and ethnographic art. A reference seller on Catawiki for over 8 years, we enjoy a solid reputation and a history of several hundred sales with an almost 100% satisfaction rate.
We regularly assist with liquidations, successions and dispersals of collections, in collaboration with individuals and families in Belgium and neighboring countries. Our approach is rigorous, transparent and accessible, with sales often offered without a reserve price.
Some pieces that have passed through our hands have joined international private collections and, for some, museum institutions.
Please check the condition of the objects in the photos before placing a bid. Height is given for guidance and does not bind the seller to any variance.
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Cephalomorphic Kuba-origin cup, collected from a former traditional workshop in the Kasai. This type of object was carved on commission by local dignitaries.
Introduction to our expert house
Based in Belgium, our expert house and sales company specializes in African and ethnographic art. A reference seller on Catawiki for over 8 years, we enjoy a solid reputation and a history of several hundred sales with an almost 100% satisfaction rate.
We regularly assist with liquidations, successions and dispersals of collections, in collaboration with individuals and families in Belgium and neighboring countries. Our approach is rigorous, transparent and accessible, with sales often offered without a reserve price.
Some pieces that have passed through our hands have joined international private collections and, for some, museum institutions.
Please check the condition of the objects in the photos before placing a bid. Height is given for guidance and does not bind the seller to any variance.
Shipping insured 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
Dignitary Cup
Ethnic group/ culture
Kuba
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Mid 20th century
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
20 cm
Width
1 cm
Depth
1 cm
Weight
1 g
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
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