Coupe koopha - Yaka - DR Congo (No reserve price)
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The Yaka Coupe koopha is a small, single-piece wooden cup from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, traditionally used in reconciliation and held in a private collection.
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Description from the seller
Small monoxylous wooden cup of the Yaka, traditionally used for reconciliation. Two people having a dispute drink from it together, hence the two holes. It is a type of object unique in African art. Indeed, this typology is found only in the Yaka/Suku culture in Congo.
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Small monoxylous wooden cup of the Yaka, traditionally used for reconciliation. Two people having a dispute drink from it together, hence the two holes. It is a type of object unique in African art. Indeed, this typology is found only in the Yaka/Suku culture in Congo.
Overview of our expert house
Based in Belgium, our expert and sales house specializes in African and ethnographic art. A reference seller on Catawiki for more than 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 many sales offered without reserve prices.
Some pieces that 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 question or request for additional information."} }/******/ } } }{_}()_{} (Note: The trailing characters were included accidentally; please ignore.)
Details
Indigenous object name
Coupe koopha
Ethnic group/ culture
Yaka
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Height
9 cm
Width
1 cm
Depth
1 cm
Weight
1 g
Provenance
Private collection
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