Many African tribes, the Kuba included, are known to turn everyday household objects into works of art. Cups used to drink palm wine are often intricately carved into beautiful shapes and designs. This cup measures 11.5 inches tall and weighs 2 pounds.
Kuba Palm Wine Cup 11.5″ – DR Congo – African Art
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Type of Object | Cup Figure |
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Country of Origin | DR Congo |
Ethnicity | Kuba |
Material | Wood, Pigment |
Approximate Age | Unknown |
Height | 11.5" |
Width | 6" |
Depth | 6.5" |
Weight | 2 lbs |
Overall Condition | Some imperfections and wear and tear. See photos or inquire for more information. |
Tribe Information
About the Kuba People
“During the 16th century, the Kuba migrated from the north and settled between the Sankuru and Kasai Rivers. Today, they number 250,000 and are subdivided into a number of tribes – the Bushoong, the Ngeende, the Kete, the Lele, the Binji, The Dengese, the Mbuun and the wongo. Each clan pays tribute to the Nyim, the king of the Bushoong ruling clan, but their internal affairs are dealt with autonomously. The Bushoong king and his court lived in a closed palace, known as the Mushenge. The king was responsible for the wealth and fecundity of his people.
Each clan within the Kuba kingdom produced artistic objects with specific characteristics, but there are common stylistic features, including predilection for incised geometric decoration. Cups, zoomorphic divination instruments and boxes were produced throughout the realm.”
Source:
Baquart, Jean-Baptiste. The Tribal Arts of Africa. New York: Thames and Hudson Inc. 1998. Print.
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