Description: The Kuba cultivate manioc, corn, gourds, bananas, pineapples, and tobacco. They excelled in making objects of prestige for the dignitaries of the court. They customarily decorate drinking cups with geometrical designs. However, cups intended for use by the rulers are elaborately decorated. This one is carved in the form of a head. Kings were served palm wine in such cups, usually during certain ceremonies and rituals. A servant took the first sip, then presented the cup to his king. There are also reports that these cups might have been used in the poison ordeal. The person suspected of using witchcraft was required to drink poison from such a cup. If he vomited up the drink, he was declared innocent. On the other hand, his death proclaimed his guilt and constituted his punishment. The cup is 13.5" tall and weighs 4 lbs. and 6.5 oz.
Price: 282 USD
Location: Surprise, Arizona
End Time: 2024-09-03T19:36:11.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Provenance: Ownership History Not Available
Country/Region of Manufacture: Congo, The Democratic Republic of the
Culture: African
Handmade: Yes
