Rtitual Cup
Kuba · Democratic Republic of the Congo
Reference: RCPT-29
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- Wood and pigments
Curious cup intended for libations practiced during rites. It consists of a large head and thick and short legs. Two thick horns start from the front…
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Full original description
Curious cup intended for libations practiced during rites. It consists of a large head and thick and short legs. Two thick horns start from the front area as arms. The cavity to hold the fluid is inside the head. Dark brown patina.
Further technical information
- Attributed period
- Mid-century XX
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Democratic Republic of the Congo. The country associated with the catalog is shown, not the current location of the piece.
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