Kuba palm wine cup, Democratic Republic of the Congo
5.5" tall x 3" wide
wood, pigment
$50
On various ceremonial occasions, men and women in many parts of Africa consumed a
beverage/wine made from the raffia palm. Men would also drink palm wine in the evenings when
they gathered to discuss the affairs of the community. The carved and elaborately decorated
wooden drinking cups often expressed an owner's status within the community.
Despite its appearance, this object shows no real signs of much age or use. I believe it was made specifically for the
collecting market.
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