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Early small Kuba Cup With Refined Face, Fine Hair, Handle DRC, Africa
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Small sweet early Kuba Cup with refinedf face, finely carved hair, with a handle, from the DRC, Africa
Finely incised hair in tight geometric form, small projecting ears. Some damage and wear to lips, and small chips to rim.
It is in good condition with wear, polish and erosion from traditional use, appropriate for its age, use, and medium. Scuffs and nicks here and there. Age, wear and staining inside.
Early to mid 20th century,
ex-WA state collection
- Dimensions:Height: 4.75 in (12.07 cm)Width: 2.25 in (5.72 cm)Depth: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)
- Style:Tribal (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:Early-Mid-20th century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading. In appropriate condition for a used tribal object with wear, scratches and chips.
- Seller Location:Point Richmond, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: SMHC092081stDibs: LU1778241422042
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