Great cup figure from the KUBA people of DR Congo. It`s powerful silhouette and the attention to detail, including the delicate geometric abdominal designs, rank it a beautiful piece of af Kuba art. Kuba cups were used to drink palm wine from. Good condition with traces of wear and tear.
Provenance: Manfred Schäfer collection, ex- gallery owner from Ulm, Germany.
| Object: |
Cup Figure |
| Ethnic group: |
Kuba |
| Country: |
DR Congo |
| Material: |
Wood |
| Period: |
Mid 20th century |
| Sold with stand: |
No |
| Dimensions: |
37x13x11 cm |
| Weight: |
1400 gram |
| Condition: |
Good condition, used with some signs of wear |
Initiation mask - Wood - Punu - Gabon
