Prestige Double Cup
Tribe Dynasty
Tutsi
Country Of Origin
Rwanda or Burundi
Region
Great Lakes of Central Africa
Date
Early 20th century
Size
16.5 x 5 cms (6½ x 2 ins)
Materials
Wood
Technique
Carved and painted
Provenance
ex Bart Suys collection, Brussels
This delicate double cup is carved from one piece of wood. The spiky black scored triangles that edge the rims are slightly raised above the thin walls of the cups. It is likely that this is a prestige object and display of carving skill with no practical function.
Publications
- Tribal the magazine of Tribal Art. Primedia. California. 35. Summer 2004. . Tradition and Innovation in the arts of Rwanda & Burundi. pp.83. Fig.7
Price
Price on request
Reference No
701