Cup

Item number Ae108 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.

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Description

Small curved horn with slightly protruding rings near the circular opening with a pouring spout and a point. The surface is generally shiny but dull where roughly textured.

History Of Use

In the grassland kingdoms, drinking horns are important personal possessions, of men. They are used for drinking palm wine. They are also part of the fon's (king's) representational regalia. They are made from buffalo or from dwarf cattle, ram, or cow horn, and are carved or plain depending on the status of the owner. Buffalo and dwarf cattle horns were generally reserved for palace use, because of the association of kings and buffaloes, and the exclusive right of royalty to own dwarf cattle.