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Tukula container as a lidded box “Ngondo,” Kuba people, D.R. Congo
Classic Tukula box in the shape of a crescent moon. The lid is entirely decorated with the characteristic Kuba designs. The rim of the box is carved all the way around with the typical Kuba designs.
This box is unusually large and has a distinctive presence.

These containers were used to store redwood powder. The crescent-shaped form is intended to symbolize the new moon.

Origin: D.R. Congo
Ethnic group: Bakuba
Material: Wood
Size: Length 42 cm, width 21 cm, height 15 cm
Weight: 1,426 grams
Condition: Fair, very good condition
Shipping: DHL insured parcel with tracking number

Tukula-Behälter als Deckelbox "Ngondo" , Kuba Ethnie, D. R. Kongo
Klassische Tukula-Box in Form eines Neumondes. Der Deckel ist vollständig mit dem typischen Kuba Dekor versehen. Die Rand der Deckelbox, ist umlaufend mit dem typischen Kuba Dekor bearbeitet.
Diese Box hat eine ungewöhnliche Größe und hat eine besondere Ausstrahlung.

Diese Behälter wurden zur Aufbewahrung von Rotholzmehl verwendet. Die mondförmige Ausarbeitung soll den Neumond symbolisieren.

Herkunft: D.R.Kongo
Ethnie: Bakuba
Material: Holz
Größe: Länge 42 cm, B 21 cm, H 15 cm
Gewicht: 1426 Gramm
Zustand: angemessen, sehr guter Zustand
Versand: DHL versichertes Paket mit Trackingnummer


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Extraordinarily large Tukula box - "Ngondo" Crescent Moon - Kuba - DR Congo  (No reserve price)

Late 20th century - Wood - Fair condition

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The wooden reproduction “Außergewöhnlich große Tukula Box” is a Kuba Ngondo crescent-shaped box from the DR Congo, dating to the late 20th century and from a private collection.

Extraordinarily large Tukula box - "Ngondo" Crescent Moon - Kuba - DR Congo (No reserve price)

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The wooden reproduction “Außergewöhnlich große Tukula Box” is a Kuba Ngondo crescent-shaped box from the DR Congo, dating to the late 20th century and from a private collection.

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