Anthropomorphic cup "mbwoong ntey" · D. R. Congo, Kuba · ID: 3032932
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Provenance
European Private CollectionSize
H: 20 cm
H: 7.9 inch
Description
wood, shiny brown patina, open worked stand, collection number “46/9”, min. dam., cracks, slight traces of abrasion;
used for ritual purposes for palm wine, which is why such cups were made of precious wood and were carved with special care.