Figural drinking cup "(n)gbene", North-east Nigeria, Jos Plateau, Koro, Size: H: 41,5 cm (H: 16.3 inch), ID: 3047917

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Lot 227

Figural drinking cup "(n)gbene" · North-east Nigeria, Jos Plateau, Koro · ID: 3047917

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Provenance

Jean-Paul Agogué, Champigny-sur-Marne, France

Size

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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