Kuba royal cup
Containers in African art
Wooden cup in the form of a hollowed-out head to transform it into a container. The foot consists of a flared ringed neck. In African Kuba art, this type of cup was the property of notables and was sometimes presented with a handle or two heads.
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Data sheet
- Size
- 24 cm
- Ethnic group
- Material(s)
- Wood
- Country
- Condition
- Excellent
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Containers in African art
Wooden cup in the form of a hollowed-out head to transform it into a container. The foot consists of a flared ringed neck. In African Kuba art, this type of cup was the property of notables and was sometimes presented with a handle or two heads.