Description: A two-mouthed vessel used for the ritual of drinking palm wine known as a "Kopa" it is carved from a single piece of wood, the cup of hollowed, hemispherical form, the lip pointed at the ends and joined at the center with relief carved naked lady figure on top and a head mask in relief on either side, reddish brown patina. There are some age hairlines but solid strong intact (see 24 photos as part of description, some photo have flashlight result of show wood colouring different dark and light) Size 22cm highest point and 36cm x 19.5cm widest. Weight 1850 grams unpacked Rare huge Suku Kopa carved wooden Cup Drinking Vessel - African DR Congo Click images to enlarge Description A two-mouthed vessel used for the ritual of drinking palm wine known as a "Kopa"; it is carved from a single piece of wood; the cup is of a hollowed, hemispherical form with a pointed lip at each end; joined at the center with relief carved naked female figure on top; a head mask in relief on either side; has a reddish brown patina; some age hairlines, but solid strong and intact (see 24 photos as part of description) NB: Some photo flash has caused the wood to appear with varied colouring i.e.dark and light - this is just the result of the flash. Size 22cm highest point and 36cm x 19.5cm widest. Weight 1850 grams unpacked Images sell! Get Supersized Images & Free Image HostingCreate your brand with Auctiva's Customizable Templates. Attention Sellers - Get Templates Image Hosting, Scheduling at Auctiva.com. Track Page Views WithAuctiva's FREE Counter
Price: 1500 GBP
Location: Hastings
End Time: 2023-11-02T15:17:41.000Z
Shipping Cost: 115.8 GBP
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Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
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Return policy details: Any item returned should be packed in original packaging - or other suitable packaging.
Primary Material: Wood
Original/ Repro: Original
Product: Bowls
Age: Post-1940
