Coupe figurative pour vin de palme "gbene"
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- Coupe figurative pour vin de palme "gbene"
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88e vente aux enchères Tribal ArtCoupe figurative pour vin de palme "gbene"
Nigéria, Koro
Provenance | Taille | Prix d’appel / Prix d'Estimation |
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French Private Collection | H: 58,5 cm | Cet objet n’est plus disponible. |
wood, dark brown patina, remains of patina, incised decor, area of the head provided with resin-like mass inset with abrus seeds (mainly missing), necklace with shell and metal disc pendants, min. dam., traces of insect caused damage, cracks, base.
This type of cup was used during ceremonial sacrifices and funeral rites to drink beer or palm wine. The double bowl enables two people to drink at once.
Schädler, Karl-Ferdinand, Encyclopedia of African Art and Culture, München 2009, p. 307
Lebas, Alain (ed.), Arts of Nigeria in French Private Collections, Milan 2012, p. 282