Description
Kuba cephalomorphic cup, Western Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo Wood and tapestry nails H. 16 cm Kuba cephalomorphic cup, Western Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo H. 6 ¼ in Provenance: - Galerie Kegel Konietzko - Private collection These palm wine cups were reserved for notables. The elongated eyes surmounted by a double pair of eyebrows are characteristic of the region. Wood with reddish-brown patina.
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Kuba cephalomorphic cup, Western Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo Wood and tapestry nails H. 16 cm Kuba cephalomorphic cup, Western Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo H. 6 ¼ in Provenance: - Galerie Kegel Konietzko - Private collection These palm wine cups were reserved for notables. The elongated eyes surmounted by a double pair of eyebrows are characteristic of the region. Wood with reddish-brown patina.