A Kuba Ceremonial Cup Democratic Republic of Congo, 19th to early 20th century In shape of a human leg and foot supporting a pot-shaped bowl. Carved wood with an oily black patina, sticky in places. The foot with toenails depicted, a barrel-shaped leg with vertical slats, the exterior of the bowl with an intricate linear braid design. In very good condition, a 1 inch diameter scrape on exterior of bowl, a stable crack on the foot, small chips off rim. These marks of use and the deep patina indicate long native use as a ritual or ceremonial vessel. Provenance: Private Collection, New York Acquired by the current collection in 1994 Lance Entwistle, London Sotheby's London, November 29, 1993 (lot 129) Dr. Michel Gaud, Saint Tropez, France Published: Cornet, Joseph-Aurelien, Angelo Turconi, and Mobutu Sese Seko, Zaire: Peuples / Art / Culture. Fonds Mercator, 1989, p. 222. Height: 5 ¼ inches HID03101062020 © 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved

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