Description: Mbwoong Ntey Palm Wine Cup in human form. Kuba People Sankuru River, DR Congo. 20th century Collected by naturalist and philanthropist, Eli Weiss in the 1980’s. Carved Wood * condition : Significant checking on one side of the face. Examine Photos. Damage reflected in price. 7” tall x 4.25” wide x 3” deep. Extraordinary Form carved by a highly skilled Kuba artisan. The Sankuru River marks the border between the Dengese and their powerful southern neighbors, the Kuba. Ambitious and status-conscious Kuba officials require splendid sumptous articles as visible signs of their wealth and rank. Highly specialized artists--carvers, smiths, weavers, embroiderers, leather workers, jewelers, event hat and pipe-makers--supply their needs. Kuba art consists mostly of such useful objects as cups for drinking palm wine, boxes for storing cosmetics and valuables, pipes, and spoons--all of which are elaborated beyond mere function by their sophisticated forms and lavish decoration. Except for portraits of kings, figural sculpture is rare; instead, cups are made in human form, frequently bearing the ornate hairstyles and shaved hairlines worn by titled Kuba officials. Great Earth LLC Carbondale, Colorado Representing the Eli Weiss Collection of African Art. A lifetime of travel, passion, activism, philanthropy and genuine humanity lead to the accumulation of these wonderful objects spanning a great breadth of the African continent. A vast collection of Significant works of Art & ‘Of Culture’ craft works made to be Sold. I am proud to share this extraordinary group of Artworks. Please message me with any concerns or questions. Steven is an Artist, Educator and Dealer with an excellent reputation and 25 years of professional experience.
Price: 116 USD
Location: Carbondale, Colorado
End Time: 2025-01-21T01:25:12.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Provenance: Ownership History Available
Country/Region of Manufacture: Congo
Culture: Kuba
Handmade: Yes
