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Old African Cup With Heads
About the Item
O/4911 - Unusual cup that comes from Rwanda, formerly Zaire, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
I bought it at an exibition, from a young African man well known to dealers in Paris. He gave me all the information about this particular onject which, in the tribes, was intended for the queen.
- Dimensions:Height: 8.47 in (21.5 cm)Width: 8.86 in (22.5 cm)Depth: 4.34 in (11 cm)
- Style:Other (In the Style Of)
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- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1950 about
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Alessandria, IT
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