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Genuine wooden palmwine cup from the Kuba / Lele tribe DR Congo

$1,747.04
£1,323.42
€1,500
CA$2,420.29
A$2,714.51
CHF 1,421.55
MX$32,983.96
NOK 18,051.27
SEK 17,113.88
DKK 11,420.65

About the Item

A genuine carved wooden palmwine cup from the Kuba / Lele tribe DR Congo. First half 20th century Tribal aged using patina Heigth 21.5 cm
  • Creator:
    Kuba (Sculptor)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.47 in (21.5 cm)Width: 7.09 in (18 cm)Depth: 3.94 in (10 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. normal age traces.
  • Seller Location:
    Bilzen, BE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU10361245101882

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