Anthropomorphic cup "mbwoong ntey" · D. R. Congo, Kuba · ID: 3036891
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Size
H: 18 cm
H: 7.1 inch
Description
wood, shiny brown patina, tribe-typical coiffure and scarification marks, min. dam., fine 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.