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Selection of Three Yaka/Suku Monocyclic Ceremonial Drinking Cups, DRC

$1,440.66per set

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A$2,192.89per set

CHF 1,143.54per set

MX$26,879.50per set

NOK 14,490.61per set

SEK 13,776.68per set

DKK 9,132.63per set

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About the Item

Yaka community leaders have a number of items that form part of their royal collection. One of these items is the kopa ceremonial cup (also called koopa or mbassa; used by the Suku too)carved from one piece of wood with two leaf shaped apertures, joined by a rib in the centre .Presented to every new chief at his initiation, kopa cups are traditionally used to drink palm wine during ritual ceremonies to demonstrate authority and power. During a chief's reign, no one else is allowed to touch the kopa without authority from the chief himself. At the death of the chief, the kopa is passed down to his successor who must recite the names of previous owners of the cup.

Dimensions:

Height: 5 in (12.7 cm)Diameter: 10 in (25.4 cm)

Sold As:

Set of 3

Materials and Techniques:

Wood,Hand-Crafted

Place of Origin:

Congo, Democratic Republic of the

Period:

Early 20th Century

Date of Manufacture:

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

Leuven , BE

Reference Number:

Seller: 22291stDibs: LU3301131693472

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