African Kuba Ndengese Wood Carved Palm Wine Cup
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African Kuba Ndengese Wood Carved Palm Wine Cup
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 8.75 in (22.23 cm)
- Style:Tribal (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:Congo, Democratic Republic of the
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Ca. 20th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Condition: Very good; traces of abrasion and wear, cracked on one side.
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:Seller: 102321stDibs: 130228942247
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