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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 3/4 x 3 3/8 x 3 3/8 in. (17.1 x 8.6 x 8.6 cm)
Collections: Arts of Africa and the Pacific Islands
Museum Location: This item is not on view
Accession Number: 22.800
Credit Line: Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund
Image: Overall, 22.800_bw.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph

Catalogue Description: Barrel-shaped wooden cup on four outwardly bent legs, set onto round convex base. Carved design representing a basketry in interlace and with deep cut incisions; smooth interior. Condition: Good; cracked in four places from mouth vertically. Glossy patina.

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