Kuba double bowl - DR Congo - first half 20th century - Lot 9

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100 - 300 EUR
Kuba double bowl - DR Congo - first half 20th century - Lot 9
Kuba double bowl - DR Congo - first half 20th century Carved wooden double bowl from the Kuba people of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The object consists of two cylindrical vessels juxtaposed and linked by a central arched handle. The outer surface is entirely adorned with incised geometric motifs - lattices, chevrons and linear compositions - characteristic of the Kuba decorative repertoire. This type of bowl could have been used for drinking palm wine or in a ceremonial context. The piece shows a brown patina with wear on the edges, attesting to its former use. Height : 12 cm - Width : 14 cm - Weight : 255 g
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