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Small early Kuba Cup With Sweet Face, Fine Hair, Handle DRC, Africa
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Small early Kuba Cup With Sweet Face, Fine Hair, Handle DRC, Africa
Finely carved hair in tight geometric form, small projecting ears. Some damage and wear to lips, and keloid on proper left side of face missing.
It is in good condition with wear, polish and erosion from traditional use, appropriate for its age, use, and medium. Scuffs and nicks here and there. Age, wear and staining inside.
Early to mid 20th century,
- Dimensions:Height: 5.75 in (14.61 cm)Width: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
- Style:Tribal (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:Early-Mid-20th century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading. In appropriate condition for a used tribal object with wear, scratches and chips.
- Seller Location:Point Richmond, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: SMHC092091stDibs: LU1778241297412
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