Cup

AF1943

From: Zaire | Belgian Congo | Kasai District

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number AF1943
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Wongo | Bakongo
Provenience Zaire | Belgian Congo | Kasai District
Section African
Materials Wood | Fiber
Iconography Woman
Description

Figure in wood, of woman, showing cicatrisations on stomach. Arms are bends with hands on hips. Used in poison ordeals.

Height 24.2 cm
Width 15.5 cm
Depth 10.4 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Emil Torday, 1913

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