This stunning hand-carved Kuba palm wine cup is an authentic piece of African tribal art from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Crafted from rich hardwood, this ceremonial drinking vessel features a stylized human face, intricate hair patterns, and geometric carvings, reflecting the Kuba people's artistic heritage.
A unique detail of this piece is the word "Oolemba" carved at the bottom, adding to its authenticity and cultural significance. Traditionally used by Kuba royalty and elites to drink palm wine during ceremonies, this rare artifact is both a functional item and a highly collectible decor piece.
Its detailed craftsmanship and unique design make it a perfect addition to any African art collection, ethnographic display, or cultural home decor.
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Authentic tribal artifact
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Hand-carved wooden cup
✔ Symbol
of status & tradition
✔ Perfect
for collectors & interior decor
Own a piece of African history and add this unique Kuba ceremonial cup to your collection today!
CONDITION:
Excellent condition
DIMENSIONS:
Height: 24 cm = 9.4 inch
Length: 10 cm = 3.9 inch
Width: 7 cm = 2.7 inch
Remark: props (if used) are not included
This is a vintage item. Vintage items are sold in used, as-is, pre-owned condition. Vintage items by nature have some wear, imperfections and signs of use, age, and time. PLEASE look carefully at all the provided photos to be sure you're happy with the condition!
SHIPPING:
Item ships from Belgium, will be packed securely and is shipped with tracking.
If you live in a country that is not US, AU, FR or DE you can always contact me to see if I can give a cheaper shipping quotation to your country.
Note for customers located in Belgium, The Netherlands, Luxembourg, Germany, Spain, Italy, Austria, and Portugal.
I can ship to a pickup point of Mondial Relay and that would be cheaper than the shipping cost stated on the listing.
Please contact me in case you would be interested in this option.
Shipment cannot be sent to a PO Box since it is sent with tracking.
Are you interested in different items?
You can always contact me for combined shipment!
In most cases it is FREE SHIPPING for every additional item in your order.
Thanks for looking and please visit my shop Hippos Dream as I offer other nice vintage treasures.
And please do not hesitate to contact me in case you have questions.