Anthropomorphic cup "mbwoong ntey"
D. R. Congo, Kuba
not available anymore
Provenance
Concord Gallery, 1974Sotheby’s New York, 22 June 2007, lot 101
Size
H: 20 cm
H: 7.9 inch
Description
wood, shiny blackish brown patina, remains of pigments, rising from four struts, handle at the back, min. dam., slight traces of abrasion;
used for palm wine on ritual purposes, which is why such cups were made of precious wood and were carved with special care.