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Cup

Culture: Kuba
Medium: Wood
Place Made: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Dates: late 19th or early 20th century
Dimensions: 7 1/8 x 3 x 3 in. (18.1 x 7.6 x 7.6 cm)
Collections: Arts of Africa and the Pacific Islands
Museum Location: This item is not on view
Accession Number: 22.173
Credit Line: Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund
Image: Overall, 22.173_bw.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph

Catalogue Description: Dark wood long cylindrical cup larger in the middle than at either end, with an incised design representing meanders in the center and other ornaments at top and bottom. Palm wine cup, used, well patinated and carefully carved. CONDITION: Has worn appearance but is in good condition.

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