Lot 265: A fine Kuba portrait cup

Kuba, D. R. Congo; H: 7 3/4"

Of classical form, the cephalomorphic cup with classical early Kuba face, wide sweeping coif and deeply incised brow lines, the simple nose above a half-circular mouth, the head on a long neck terminating in a flanged base. The whole with raised scarification. Fine old glossy surface and some minor damages to the incised rim. Possibly a late 19th C. example or certainly early 20th. C.

Provenance:
Property of a West Coast private collector

Price Realized: $1,300

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