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
Kuba / Bakuba
Material(s)
Wood
Country
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Condition
Excellent

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