Cup royal Kuba
€145.00
Nobility in African Kuba art
Kuba cups of this type are reserved for notables and village chiefs for personal use and contribute to the prestige of the owner. The Shoowa are fond of palm wine cups with openwork feet, beautiful handles and geometric shapes.
The cylindrical neck is entirely engraved with a geometric decoration corresponding to the drawing (Makwoongl matey) to be found on page 60, Receptacles, Edition Dapper. This cup of noble form, adopting the aspect of the drum known as Bukit, comes from the private collection of Belgian.
Shipping fees
01835
Data sheet
- Presumed dating
- Mid XXth century
- Size
- 23 cm
- Ethnic group
- Material(s)
- Wood
- Country
- Origin
- Tribal Art Collection United States
- Condition
- Excellent
Nobility in African Kuba art
Kuba cups of this type are reserved for notables and village chiefs for personal use and contribute to the prestige of the owner. The Shoowa are fond of palm wine cups with openwork feet, beautiful handles and geometric shapes.
The cylindrical neck is entirely engraved with a geometric decoration corresponding to the drawing (Makwoongl matey) to be found on page 60, Receptacles, Edition Dapper. This cup of noble form, adopting the aspect of the drum known as Bukit, comes from the private collection of Belgian.