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Anthropomorphic cup - D. R. Congo, Lele/Kuba/Wongo

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Anthropomorphic cup - D. R. Congo, Lele/Kuba/Wongo

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Description

wood, dark brown patina, remains of pigments, accentuated cut facial features and scarification marks, min. dam., small missing parts, base;
such cups were used for drinking palm wine, in certain instances they were used for cult-related libations or for traditional medicines.
H: 11 cm, H: 4,3 inch
Provenance:
American Collection, New York
Continent: Africa

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Anthropomorphic cup - D. R. Congo, Lele/Kuba/Wongo

Name: Anthropomorphic cup - D. R. Congo, Lele/Kuba/Wongo
SKU: 50969838
Price: 1500 EUR
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