Anthropomorphic cup "mbwoong ntey" · R. D. Congo, Kuba · ID: 3038203
Description
wood, shiny dark brown patina, tribe-typical facial features and coiffure, resting on two legs with bold feet, min. dam., slight traces of abrasion, base;
for palm wine, which was used for ritual purposes, which is why such cups were made of precious wood and were carved with special care. The broadened head and the shaved temples suggest a horned coiffure, typical for male dignitaries and for women giving birth for the first time.
L’objet Anthropomorphic cup “mbwoong ntey” avec l’ID d’objet 3038203 a fait partie de l’enchère 79th Tribal Art Auction en 21 mars 2015 pour la dernière fois le Zemanek-Münster Hôtel des ventes et avait le numéro de lot 419.
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