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.
480 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Solid wood
Length: 30
Height: 6,5
Depth: 15
Reference (ID): 1564459
Availability: In stock
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