Caryatid Cup - Chokwé Culture, Angola - First Half Of The 20th Century flag

Caryatid Cup - Chokwé Culture, Angola - First Half Of The 20th Century
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"Caryatid Cup - Chokwé Culture, Angola - First Half Of The 20th Century"
CARYATID CUP 
Chokwé culture, Angola
First half of the 20th century 
Wood with glossy patina 
H. 26 cm, diameter 7.5 cm



Monoxyle wooden bowl, the foot of which is carved with a male figure forming a caryatid. He is crouching on a circular base, his hands resting on the ground, the bowl balanced on the top of his head. 
The bowl has a shiny patina. The neck is engraved with a frieze of lozenges against a background of incised obliques. 

This type of pot was usually used for tobacco or medicinal plants. Their smoke was considered an offering to the ajimu spirits. 

Text and photos © FCP CORIDON

Ref : 4939
Price: 840 €
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Period: 20th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: Excellent condition

Material: Other

Reference: 1401899
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