Figurative Cup (Mbwoongntey)

• Artist: Lele Kuba
• Medium: Wood, shell
• Geographical Location: Kasai Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo
• Dates: early 20th century
• Dimensions: 7 5/16 x 3 3/8 x 3 15/16 in. (18.6 x 8.5 x 10 cm) Diameter at mouth: 2 3/16 in. (5.5 cm)
• Collection: Arts of Africa
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 5H2, 2D
• Accession Number: 22.1484
• Image: CUR.22.1484_threequarter_PS5.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, Nov 30, 2009

Catalogue Description:
Carved figurative wooden goblet with large head, elongated neck, and very short legs. Inlays of white shell in eyes, ears, and half of back of head. Tongue protruding. Condition is good; loss to back of left foot.