Ritual cup - Gbèné. - Koro. - Nigeria

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Description from the seller

These anthropomorphic cuts with raised arms, called gbèné, are used among the Koro (Kaduna State in Nigeria) during ceremonies: their double cavity in the shape of an 8 allows a couple to drink palm wine side by side.
Dry usage patina.
The piece is stable.
Height 37 cm x Width 13 cm x Depth 8 cm, Weight 758 g
Registered Colissimo shipment.

These anthropomorphic cuts with raised arms, called gbèné, are used among the Koro (Kaduna State in Nigeria) during ceremonies: their double cavity in the shape of an 8 allows a couple to drink palm wine side by side.
Dry usage patina.
The piece is stable.
Height 37 cm x Width 13 cm x Depth 8 cm, Weight 758 g
Registered Colissimo shipment.

Details

Indigenous object name
Gbèné.
Ethnic group/ culture
Koro.
Country of Origin
Nigeria
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Ritual cup
Height
37 cm
Width
13 cm
Depth
8 mm
Weight
758 g
Provenance
Private collection
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