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CONGO DRC
BEAUTIFUL KUBA PALM WINE CUP
It represents a character with a very expressive face, only the legs missing. Anthropomorphic cuts of this style are relatively rare, most being simply cephalomorphic
The cut is visibly old,
Very nice shiny patina
PROVENANCE: Franco-Belgian collection of Mr Ph. V.
(More details on request)
Features:
TYPE OF OBJECT: Cup
ETHNIC GROUP: Kuba, Bakuba
ORIGIN: Democratic Republic of Congo.
(ex-Belgian Congo, ex-Zaire).
MATERIAL: Wood.
DIMENSIONS: Height 24.5 cm
CONDITION: Fair
(See photos)
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CONGO DRC
KUBA PALM WINE CUP
It represents a character with a very expressive face, only the legs missing. Anthropomorphic cups of this style are relatively rare, most being simply cephalomorphic
The cup is visibly old,
Very nice bright patina
PROVENANCE: Belgian-French Collection of Mr Ph.V.
(More details on request)
Features:
TYPE OF OBJECT: Cup
ETHNIC GROUP: Kuba Bakuba
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Democratic Republic Congo.
(ex Zaire ex Belgian Congo).
MATERIAL: Wood
DIMENSIONS: About 9 3/4 Inches high (24.5 cm)
CONDITION: Medium