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Goblet, Single Head

Culture: Kuba
Medium: Wood
Place Made: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Dates: early 20th century
Dimensions: 6 11/16 x 4 5/16 in. (17 x 11 cm)
Collections: Arts of Africa and the Pacific Islands
Museum Location: This item is not on view
Accession Number: 22.153
Credit Line: Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund
Image: Overall, 22.153_bw.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph

Catalogue Description: Carved dark bown wood goblet in the form of a head. Diagonal scarification lines down from bottom-center of eyes. Concave back with pedestal bottom. Hair indicated by crosshatched lines. Incised lines around neck. Three rounded keloids at each temple. Condition good.

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