Great cup 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: former private collection from the Netherlands. Including custom made stand.
| Object: |
Cup |
| Ethnic group: |
Kuba |
| Country: |
DR Congo |
| Material: |
Wood |
| Period: |
Mid 20th century |
| Sold with stand: |
Yes |
| Dimensions: |
32x22x20 cm |
| Weight: |
1900 gram |
| Condition: |
Good condition, used with some signs of wear |
