Kuba volk - Cup - Wood - With hand motif
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Kuba palm wine beaker (mbwoong ityeel) from the Democratic Republic of Congo, carved from hardwood in one piece and featuring a hand motif with nshamatye geometric patterns, height 20 cm, diameter 9 cm, circumference 31 cm, with Kuba culture provenance.
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This concerns an authentic and high-quality vintage palm wine cup (mbwoong ityeel), handmade by the Kuba people from the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The cup stands out for its rarer and highly sought-after motif of a human hand on the side, combined with the characteristic geometric patterns (nshamatye). The object is carved from a single piece of dark hardwood. On the interior and the underside of the base, the maker's traditional tool marks are still very clearly and authentically visible.
The object is in good vintage condition with a beautiful, warm patina and light, natural signs of aging (fine shrinkage cracks on the underside) that suit the age.
Specifications:
• Culture: Kuba people
• Origin: Democratic Republic of the Congo
• Material: Hardwood
• Height: 20 cm
• Diameter: 9 cm
• Circumference: 31 cm
• Weight: 418 grams
Carefully, firmly and professionally packed for safe worldwide shipping
This concerns an authentic and high-quality vintage palm wine cup (mbwoong ityeel), handmade by the Kuba people from the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The cup stands out for its rarer and highly sought-after motif of a human hand on the side, combined with the characteristic geometric patterns (nshamatye). The object is carved from a single piece of dark hardwood. On the interior and the underside of the base, the maker's traditional tool marks are still very clearly and authentically visible.
The object is in good vintage condition with a beautiful, warm patina and light, natural signs of aging (fine shrinkage cracks on the underside) that suit the age.
Specifications:
• Culture: Kuba people
• Origin: Democratic Republic of the Congo
• Material: Hardwood
• Height: 20 cm
• Diameter: 9 cm
• Circumference: 31 cm
• Weight: 418 grams
Carefully, firmly and professionally packed for safe worldwide shipping
Details
Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
With hand motif
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Designer/artist/maker
Kuba volk
Material
Wood
Colour
Brown
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
20 cm
Width
31 cm
Diameter
9 cm
Depth
9 cm
Estimated period
1950-2000
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