Anthropomorphic cup · D. R. Congo, Wongo · ID: 3034480
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Provenance
Michael Rhodes, New York, USASize
H: 15 cm
H: 5.9 inch
Description
wood, rich blackish brown shiny patina, rising from a short foot, the facial features accentuated cut, delicate burled coiffure with raised contours, slightly dam.;
such cups were used for drinking palm wine, in certain instances they were used for cult-related libations or for traditional medicines.