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Kuba Wooden Palm Wine Cup - PF.1608D
Origin: Democratic Republic of Congo
Circa: 19
th
Century AD
to 20
th
Century AD
Dimensions:
5.6" (14.2cm) high
x 4.7" (11.9cm) wide
Collection: African Art
Style: Kuba
Medium: Wood
£8,000.00
Location: UAE
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| Description |
Palm wine, obtained from the raffia palm tree, is
the most popular beverage consumed in the
areas inhabited by the Kuba tribe. Today, plastic
cups or glasses are used for drinking it; however,
during the 19th and early 20th centuries,
decorated wooden cups were carved by several
tribes across the Southern Savanna. The Kuba are
specifically known for their figural and
cephalomorphic (head-shaped) cups. This vessel
is a perfect example of the masterful artistry of
the Kuba woodcarvers. A cup such as this was
certainly originally carved as a prestigious
display piece for titled individuals of the Kuba
tribe. Surely the vessel’s inherent beauty and
functional durability rival or surpass that of any
fine crystal stemware or bejeweled chalice.
- (PF.1608D)
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