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Palm wine cup anthropomorphic Wood, old honey and brown pati…
See original version (French)
235
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Palm wine cup anthropomorphic Wood, old honey and brown pati…
See original version (French)
Estimate €400 - €700
Voluntary lot
Description
Palm wine cup
anthropomorphic
Wood, old honey and brown patina, marks of use
Kuba, Democratic Republic of Congo, 19th - early 20th century
21.5 × 12.5 cm
This palm wine cup was used by the dignitaries of the Kuba court during ceremonies and exchanges linked to the ritual consumption of palm wine. These objects were made by specialist sculptors for high-ranking members of the court, and reflected both the social status and aesthetic refinement of their owners.
The face of the young dignitary features an open, watchful gaze, carried by a long neck rising above a circular pedestal to form a particularly well-balanced whole. The softness of the volumes, the stability of the construction and the quality of the patina give this work an inner presence and great graphic strength.
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