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Kuba Culture Hand Carved Box C1900
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Kuba Culture Hand Carved Box C1900

1900 - 1920
Description

A Kuba Culture box with a carved turtle motif on the lid. The Kuba Culture is located in the Demographic Republic of Congo. The Kuba are famous for, amongst other crafts, wood carving.

This box is reported to have originated from Leonard Kayan, former owner of the L. Kahan Gallery of African Art in New York.

C1900

Physical Dimensions
Height
4.5cm (1.77")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
8.5cm (3.35")
Declaration

Colin Brand Antiques has dated this Carved Kuba Wooden Box to the 1900s.

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SA1205362
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1895
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Colin Brand Antiques Est. 1984

Description
A Kuba Culture box with a carved turtle motif on the lid. The Kuba Culture is located in the Demographic Republic of Congo. The Kuba are famous for, amongst other crafts, wood carving.

This box is reported to have originated from Leonard Kayan, former owner of the L. Kahan Gallery of African Art in New York.

C1900

Height
4.5cm (1.77")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
8.5cm (3.35")
Date of Manufacture

Colin Brand Antiques has dated this Carved Kuba Wooden Box to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1205362
Dealers Internal Ref
1895
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Kuba Culture Hand Carved Box c1900

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An oval hand-carved dark wood box featuring geometric relief patterns on the lid and sides.
Kuba Culture Hand Carved Box c1900
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An oval hand-carved dark wood box featuring geometric relief patterns on the lid and sides.
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Originating from the Kuba Kingdom in Central Africa, these vessels were traditionally crafted by master woodcarvers to store personal items, prestige objects, or red camwood powder used in ceremonies. The surface designs often reflect intricate geometric patterns found in Kuba textiles and basketry.

These containers are typically hand-carved from a single block of dense indigenous hardwood using adzes and chisels. The dark finish was often achieved through the application of natural oils, vegetable dyes, or palm oil rubs over time.

Authentic pieces exhibit signs of genuine age, such as natural surface wear, smooth handling patina on high-relief edges, and tool marks consistent with hand-carving rather than machine precision. The underside and interior often display uneven oxidisation and signs of functional use.

A carved ethnographic box works well as a decorative accent on a coffee table, console, or bookshelf. Its rich timber tone and geometric texture add depth and tactile interest when juxtaposed against modern minimalist surfaces or contemporary artwork.

Keep the wood away from direct sunlight and artificial heat sources to prevent cracking or warping. Dust regularly with a soft, dry cloth, and apply a light coat of natural beeswax polish annually to nourish the timber and maintain the warm surface lustre.
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