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African Wooden Cup Kuba/ndengese Kingdom, Dr Congo, Late 19th Century

$1,181.45
£885.57
€1,000
CA$1,623.12
A$1,812.06
CHF 949.49
MX$22,181.34
NOK 12,058.53
SEK 11,369.66
DKK 7,612.36

About the Item

A palm wine cup from the Kuba Kingdom DR Congo with a beautiful tribal patina of use, late 19th century height 13 cm, Cup diameter 10.5 cm Good condition
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.12 in (13 cm)Width: 5.52 in (14 cm)Depth: 4.14 in (10.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. normal age traces.
  • Seller Location:
    Bilzen, BE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU10361244161692

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