Zemanek-Münster

Double cup ·  D. R. Congo, Kuba · ID: 3033803

not available anymore
Provenance
Félix Pelt, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Size
H: 18,5 cm
H: 7.3 inch

Description

wood, dark brown patina, in the shape of two heads, elaborate carved ornaments, coiffures and faces, min. dam., minor cracks and missing parts;
for palm wine, used for ritual purposes, which is why such cups were made of precious wood and were carved with special care.


The object Double cup with the object ID 3033803 was last part of the auction 71st tribal art auction at November 24, 2012 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house and had the lot number 385.

Here you will find more objects and interesting facts about African art.


Subscribe to our newsletter

Join over 10,000 tribal art collectors. Don't miss out on upcoming news and auctions.

Subscribe today