Anthropomorphic cup · D. R. Congo, Lele/Kuba/Wongo · ID: 3041894
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Provenance
American Collection, New YorkSize
H: 11 cm
H: 4.3 inch
Description
wood, dark brown patina, remains of pigments, accentuated cut facial features and scarification marks, min. dam., small missing parts, base;
such cups were used for drinking palm wine, in certain instances they were used for cult-related libations or for traditional medicines.