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Palm Wine Cup in the Form of a Head

Culture: Kuba
Medium: Wood
Place Made: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Dates: early 20th century
Dimensions: 4 15/16 x 2 7/8 in. (12.5 x 7.3 cm)
Collections: Arts of Africa and the Pacific Islands
Museum Location: This item is not on view
Accession Number: 22.125
Credit Line: Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund
Image: Overall, 22.125_bw.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph

Catalogue Description: Palm-wine cup of carved wood in the form of a human head. Concave neck at back incised with crossed hair patterns. Ornaments between eyes, at ears, and at back of neck. Slit eyes and pursed lips. Cup unfortunately sawed from pedestal below chin. Otherwise in good Condition: well patinated, shows signs of use.

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