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Kuba Ceremonial Palm Wine Cup ('Mbwoongntey'), DRC

About the Item

The decorative details adorning this ceremonial cup reflected the owner’s wealth, status and influence within the Kuba Kingdom. This anthropomorphic Kuba cup depicts a carved head, which features a serene expression and small, closed mouth symbolising the value of contemplation before speech. The ‘neck’ is adorned with incised geometric patterns. Carvings around the rim of the cup are suggestive of the traditional hairstyles worn by Kuba nobility. Carved from a fine-grained brown wood, the surface of the cup has developed a beautiful patina over time. ‍Estimated Period: Mid-20th Century (Or Before)

Dimensions:

Height: 5.91 in (15 cm)Width: 3.15 in (8 cm)Depth: 3.94 in (10 cm)

Style:

Tribal (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Wood,Hand-Carved

Place of Origin:

Congo, Democratic Republic of the

Period:

Mid-20th Century

Date of Manufacture:

Mid-20th Century (Or Before)

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

London, GB

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU8736242125672

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