Figural drinking cup "(n)gbene" · North-east Nigeria, Jos Plateau, Koro · ID: 3047917
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Provenance
Jean-Paul Agogué, Champigny-sur-Marne, FranceSize
H: 41,5 cm
H: 16.3 inch
Description
wood, rich patina, base
This type of cup was used during ceremonial sacrifices and funeral rites to drink beer or palm wine.
The object Figural drinking cup “(n)gbene” with the object ID 3047917 was last part of the auction 96th Auction at April 24, 2021 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house and had the lot number 227.
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