Antique Tribal Kuba Janus Head Palm Wine Cup

1900 - 1920

Sold by Rams Head Antiques

Description

This is a really unusual tribal carving from the Kuba Kingdom or the Kingdom of Bakuba or Bushongo in central Africa. The Kuba Kingdom flourished between the 17th and 19th centuries in the region bordered by the Sankura, Lulua and Kasai rivers in the Republic of the Congo.

The wine cup is beautifully carved with stylised detail to the head and hair, raised facial scarring detail and pouting lips with almond shaped eyes. It stands on unusual triangular shaped feet. The cup is in solid hardwood carved from one piece and has a wonderful rich colour and patina.

The cup measures 35.5 cms in height.

UK insured delivery is £15

Physical Dimensions

Height

35cm (13.78")

Width

35cm (13.78")

Depth

15cm (5.91")

Declaration

Rams Head Antiques has dated this piece to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA792384

Dealers Notes

Rams Head Antiques is a family business based in Wolsingham in Weardale where we have had shop premises for 28 years. The shop is generally open every Saturday from 11 am till 3 pm.

You are most welcome to visit the shop but please always check to confirm we are open before travelling. We have been in the antiques trade for well over thirty years now and stock a wide and varied range of antiques and decorative items specialising in carpets and Eastern and Oriental items as well as Georgian and Victorian furniture, mirrors, oil paintings, prints, ceramics and clocks.

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Description

This is a really unusual tribal carving from the Kuba Kingdom or the Kingdom of Bakuba or Bushongo in central Africa.

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The Kuba Kingdom flourished between the 17th and 19th centuries in the region bordered by the Sankura, Lulua and Kasai rivers in the Republic of the Congo.

Rams Head Antiques

fig 1. Antique Tribal Kuba Janus Head Palm Wine Cup

The wine cup is beautifully carved with stylised detail to the head and hair, raised facial scarring detail and pouting lips with almond shaped eyes. It stands on unusual triangular shaped feet. The cup is in solid hardwood carved from one piece and has a wonderful rich colour and patina.

The cup measures 35.5 cms in height.

UK insured delivery is £15

Physical Dimensions

Height

35cm (13.78")

Width

35cm (13.78")

Depth

15cm (5.91")

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this piece to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers