Palm Wine Cup in the Form of a Head (Mbwoongntey)

• Artist: Kuba (Culture)
• Medium: Wood
• Geographical Location: Democratic Republic of the Congo
• Dates: early 20th century
• Dimensions: 4 15/16 x 2 7/8 in. (12.5 x 7.3 cm)
• Collection: Arts of Africa
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 5H2, 2D
• Accession Number: 22.125
• Image: 22.125_bw.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 0,

Catalogue Description:
Palm-wine cup of carved wood in the form of a human head. Concave neck at back incised with crossed hair patterns. Ornaments between eyes, at ears, and at back of neck. Slit eyes and pursed lips. Cup unfortunately sawed from pedestal below chin. Otherwise in good Condition: well patinated, shows signs of use.