Kuba tukula powder box in half-moon shape, Democratic Republ - Lot 53

Kuba tukula powder box in half-moon shape, Democratic Republic of Congo, early XXᵉ century Wooden powder box carved by the Kuba people, unusual half-moon shape, the lid decorated with incised geometric motifs such as triangles, hatching and intertwined designs, the sides decorated with lozenges and crosses characteristic of Kuba art, interior preserving traces of red tukula powder used for body adornment during ceremonies, object associated with status and social exchanges within the Kuba culture, showing an old patina testifying to prolonged use. Details: Origin Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kuba people; period early XXᵉ century; material carved wood; dimensions 12 × 29.5 cm; weight 566 g; condition old patina with traces of use and powder residue inside.