Tukula Makeup Box Democratic Republic Of Congo Kuba

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Object description :

"Tukula Makeup Box Democratic Republic Of Congo Kuba"

Half-moon-shaped cosmetic or ointment box, Kuba, Democratic Republic of Congo. Carved wood with a dark brown patina mixed with reddish pigments. It was intended to store the red powder used as cosmetics; its surface is decorated with cosmogonic motifs and a mask figure that testifies to the social status of its owner. L 30 cm x D 15 cm x H 6.5 cm Provenance: Galerie Asie-Afrique, Claude de Marteau in Brussels.

Price: 480 €

Period: 20th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: Excellent condition

Material: Solid wood
Length: 30
Height: 6,5
Depth: 15

Reference: 1564459
Availability: In stock