Cup Item Number: 3321/1 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Barrel-shaped cup of carved wood. The cup is hollowed halfway. Carved around the convex side are large vertical infinity-style designs, each symbol separated by a large S-shape, with interstices filled with finely cross-hatched. Bordered by horizontal section of three bands of fine lines, zigzagging in a loosely plaited pattern. 'Ngongo Lutete' is carved into the base.

Narrative

Collected by the donor in Mushenge, Kasai province, in 1990-91.