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Figural cup "gbene", Nigeria, Koro, Size: H: 58,5 cm (H: 23.0 inch), ID: 3043633
Figural cup "gbene", Nigeria, Koro, Size: H: 58,5 cm (H: 23.0 inch), ID: 3043633 - 2/4 Figural cup "gbene", Nigeria, Koro, Size: H: 58,5 cm (H: 23.0 inch), ID: 3043633 - 3/4 Figural cup "gbene", Nigeria, Koro, Size: H: 58,5 cm (H: 23.0 inch), ID: 3043633 - 4/4
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Lot 299
88th Tribal Art Auction

Figural cup "gbene" ·  Nigeria, Koro · ID: 3043633

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Provenance
French Private Collection
Size
H: 58,5 cm
H: 23.0 inch

Description

wood, dark brown patina, remains of patina, incised decor, area of the head provided with resin-like mass inset with abrus seeds (mainly missing), necklace with shell and metal disc pendants, min. dam., traces of insect caused damage, cracks, base.
This type of cup was used during ceremonial sacrifices and funeral rites to drink beer or palm wine. The double bowl enables two people to drink at once.

The object Figural cup “gbene” with the object ID 3043633 was last part of the auction 88th Tribal Art Auction at March 10, 2018 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house and had the lot number 299.

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Comparing literature

Schädler, Karl-Ferdinand, Encyclopedia of African Art and Culture, München 2009, p. 307 Lebas, Alain (ed.), Arts of Nigeria in French Private Collections, Milan 2012, p. 282

Publications

AHDRC: 0150514

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