Cup Item Number: Ai4 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Cup with handle carved from a single piece of dark brown-black ebony that has a smooth finish outside. Inside carving marks are visible. The bottom is slightly convex.
History Of Use
Used for drinking liquids such as beer made from millet, milk and blood. Cups and other household items are the personal property of individuals.
Cultural Context
Drinking
Item History
- Made in Democratic Republic of the Congo before 1952
- Collected during 1952
- Owned by Eleanore C. Treutle Stephens before December 1, 1986
- Received from Eleanore C. Treutle Stephens (Donor) on December 1, 1986
What
- Name
- Cup
- Identification Number
- Ai4
- Type of Item
- cup
- Material
- ebony wood
- Manufacturing Technique
- carved
- Overall
- height 6.7 cm, width 10.0 cm, depth 7.6 cm
Who
- Culture
- Kuba ?
- Previous Owner
- Eleanore C. Treutle Stephens
- Received from
- Eleanore C. Treutle Stephens (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
When
- Creation Date
- before 1952
- Collection Date
- during 1952
- Ownership Date
- before December 1, 1986
- Acquisition Date
- on December 1, 1986
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 1156/0020