Rectangular lidded box ·  D. R. Congo, Kuba · ID: 3040445

Description

wood, dark brown patina, incised ornamental decor, remains of camwood powder inside, old inscription on underside of lid and box “151-7”, remains of old collection label “357 Bakuba…” at the same place, minor missing parts (underside of lid), abrasion;
Kuba wood carvers were profoundly influenced by women’s decorated textile production and replicated their design solutions on the surfaces of wooden objects. Such boxes were used for storing a red paste that both men and women commonly applied to the skin as cosmetic.

The object Rectangular lidded box with the object ID 3040445 was last part of the auction 83rd Tribal Art Auction at May 28, 2016 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house. The object with the lot number 398 achieved a sales price of EUR 200.

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