Wooden Milk Cup with Scorched and Incised Patterning
Tribe Dynasty
Shi People
Country Of Origin
DRC
Region
Highlands of the Kivu region between Lake Kivu and Lake Tanganyika
Date
First quarter 20th century
Size
18 x 12 x 18.5 cms (7 x 4¾ x 7¼ ins)
Materials
Wood
Technique
Carved, incised, scorched
Condition
Excellent condition
This thin walled milk cup was made by carving the shape out a piece of wood and then finely hollowing out the center.
Price
Price on request
Reference No
241