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Cup

Culture: Kuba
Medium: Wood
Place Made: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Dates: early 20th century
Dimensions: 4 5/16 x 4 5/16 x 3 1/8 in. (11 x 11 x 8 cm)
Collections: Arts of Africa and the Pacific Islands
Museum Location: This item is not on view
Accession Number: 22.797
Credit Line: Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund
Image: Overall, 22.797_bw.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph

Catalogue Description: Small wooden barrel-shape cup with handle. Handle decorated with incised braided design. Cup decorated with slightly raised patterns resembling plaited basketry. Near and repeated around the top are a few double figure-8 forms. Lip and interior of object smooth. Condition: Good

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