Anthropomorphic cup "mbwoong ntey"
R. D. Congo, Kuba
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Provenance
Concord Gallery, 1974Sotheby’s New York, 22 June 2007, lot 101
Taille
H: 20 cm
H: 7.9 inch
Description
wood, shiny blackish brown patina, remains of pigments, rising from four struts, handle at the back, min. dam., slight traces of abrasion;
used for palm wine on ritual purposes, which is why such cups were made of precious wood and were carved with special care.