Ceremonial Cup
Bongo · Central African Republic
Reference: RCPT-3
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- Height
- 22 cm
- Material
- Wood and pigments.
Cup of anthropomorphic figure that by its beauty seems to be destined for ritual libations, possibly palm wine. It has a ringed neck, elongated face and…
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Full original description
Cup of anthropomorphic figure that by its beauty seems to be destined for ritual libations, possibly palm wine. It has a ringed neck, elongated face and large eye orbits. The headdress as well as the finely chiseled comb. Dark patina.
Further technical information
- Attributed period
- Mid-century XX
Details transcribed from the original catalogue; they are not a recent physical inspection.
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Central African Republic. The country associated with the catalog is shown, not the current location of the piece.
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