Three Handle Cup, Kuba, Democratic Republic Of The Congo

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Object description :

"Three Handle Cup, Kuba, Democratic Republic Of The Congo"

Monoxyle palm wine cup formed of a pedestal surmounted by a hollow cylinder serving as a cup. It is decorated with three identical characters forming the handles. It is quite rare to find a cup with three characters. The cylinder is decorated with a series of tracery characteristic of the style.
Hardwood with a shiny brown patina.
Mid 20th century
H: 18.5 cm
Kuba - Bushongo people, Democratic Republic of Congo
Provenance: - Ex-Belgian collection,
- Collected in-situ according to Mr. Michel Tordeus, by his grandfather Tordeurs Gilles who was a colonial officer in Kasai

Price: 900 €

Artist: Kuba Bushongo
Period: 20th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: Condition of use

Material: Solid wood
Height: 18,5 cm

Reference: 1080038