Rectangular lidded box · R. D. 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.
L’objet Rectangular lidded box avec l’ID d’objet 3040445 a fait partie de la dernière vente aux enchères 83rd Tribal Art Auction dans 28 mai 2016 le Zemanek-Münster Hôtel des ventes. L’objet portant le numéro de lot 398 a atteint un prix de vente de 200 €.
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