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Wongo Cephalomorphic Palm Wine Cup, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Wood
height 8 3/4in
Provenance
Lillian and Robert Bohlen Collection, Detroit
Christie's, Paris, 16 June 2009, Lot 112
Robert and Nancy Nooter Collection, Washington, D.C.
This splendid palm-wine cup is carved as a full and stout standing figure with the arms held outwards and hands resting on the hips; the torso and head finely carved with intricate forms of surface decorations and raised scarification; a loop is carved on the back for suspension with a fiber cord attached; fine, dark brown reflective patina.
height 8 3/4in
Provenance
Lillian and Robert Bohlen Collection, Detroit
Christie's, Paris, 16 June 2009, Lot 112
Robert and Nancy Nooter Collection, Washington, D.C.
This splendid palm-wine cup is carved as a full and stout standing figure with the arms held outwards and hands resting on the hips; the torso and head finely carved with intricate forms of surface decorations and raised scarification; a loop is carved on the back for suspension with a fiber cord attached; fine, dark brown reflective patina.














