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Collections: Arts of Africa and the Pacific Islands: Cup

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Cup

Culture: Kuba
Medium: Wood
Place Made: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Dates: late 19th or early 20th century
Dimensions: 6 7/8 x 4 3/4 x 2 3/4 in. (17.5 x 12.1 x 7 cm)
Collections: Arts of Africa and the Pacific Islands
Museum Location: This item is not on view
Accession Number: 22.794
Credit Line: Brooklyn Museum Collection
Image: Overall, 22.794_bw.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph

Catalogue Description: Barrel-shaped wooden cup with long curved handle. Decorated with carved diamond shapes in relief. Within each diamond is a different incised pattern. Condition: Good; two large chips missing from the rim.

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