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Kuba Palm Wine Cup 19th century

$1,130.33
£814
€967.80
CA$1,559.76
A$1,587.67
CHF 903.73
MX$19,164.40
NOK 10,538.03
SEK 10,665.09
DKK 7,234.84

About the Item

This is a very rare Royal Palm wine Cup from the Kuba people of Congo . Palm wine was often served at Ceremonial occassions to celebrate the wealth of Kuba Society . The Kuba people are renowned carvers carving elaborate geometric patterns matching body scarification. This cup is from the Kasai region and was collected by a Belgian family in 1920. However cup with have been carved and used in the 19th century .
  • Similar to:
    Kuba (Sculptor)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.7 in (17 cm)Diameter: 4.73 in (12 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Glasgow, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7062249490192

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