A Kuba Prestige Cup
KUBA PEOPLE, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO, EARLY 20TH CENTURY This cup is beautifully carved in a basket weave motif. Years of daily use have given it a rich brown patina and a wonderful softness to the carving. Known as mbwoobg btey in the Bushongo language these are prestige objects used for the drinking of palm wine. Carved wood 3.675 x 4.25 in. (9.34 x 10.79 cm.) PRICE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
