Tukula boxes - Kuba - Box (3) - Wood
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Three wooden Kuba Tukula boxes from Congo, dating to the second half of the 20th century, feature crescent shapes and geometric patterns and were used to store red camwood powder.
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Three Tukula boxes from the Kuba tribe of DR Congo. These Kuba Tukula boxes are half moon in shape with a lovely geometric pattern/design which is so typical of the Kuba. The lid also displays a matching design. A dome shape, that is studded, to the centre of the lid adds both charm and character to this box.
This Tukula box is used for storage of the red camwood powder. Total 3 pieces.
Dimensions largest piece: 32x14x5 cm
Dimensions smellest piece: 19x12x6 cm
Total weight: 1250 gram.
Shipping within 24 hours after the payment is received. Tracking number will be provided.
May as well be viewed and picked up in Vessem (NL).
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.
Three Tukula boxes from the Kuba tribe of DR Congo. These Kuba Tukula boxes are half moon in shape with a lovely geometric pattern/design which is so typical of the Kuba. The lid also displays a matching design. A dome shape, that is studded, to the centre of the lid adds both charm and character to this box.
This Tukula box is used for storage of the red camwood powder. Total 3 pieces.
Dimensions largest piece: 32x14x5 cm
Dimensions smellest piece: 19x12x6 cm
Total weight: 1250 gram.
Shipping within 24 hours after the payment is received. Tracking number will be provided.
May as well be viewed and picked up in Vessem (NL).
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
Era
1900-2000
Weight
1250 g
Number of objects
3
Country of origin
Congo
Manufacturer/brand
Tukula boxes - Kuba
Material
Wood
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
32 cm
Width
14 cm
Depth
5 cm
Estimated period
Second half 20th century
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