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CupK4.1

A dark brown wood cup with a handle. All carved with a design consisting of a main large simple arabesque geometric pattern in multi-lined bands of interwoven zig zags along the upper portion and triangles along the smaller lower portion.

Culture
Kuba
Material
wood
Made in
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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CombK4.38

Rectangular comb with short teeth. Long handle has a herringbone patterned border on its edges. Overall, comb is brown in colour. A twisted metal loop is attached through a hole at the top in the middle of the comb's handle.

Culture
Kuba
Material
wood and metal
Made in
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BottleK4.36

Long bottle with tapered opening. Incised line patterns on outer surface. Small circular ridge on underside of bottle. Small handle protrudes from side.

Culture
Kuba
Material
wood
Made in
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cup3321/3

Cup-shaped basketry container. Cup is slightly wider at the top, then tapers closer to the base. The base is coiled.

Culture
Kuba ?
Material
plant fibre
Made in
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cup3321/1

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.

Culture
Kuba
Material
wood
Made in
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cup3321/2

Conical cup composed of wood. The cup is hollowed almost to the base. Carved around the side is a large design of three bands of lines, zigzagging in a loosely plaited pattern. Straight lines are carved horizontally around the rim and base, and vertically down the handle, with a section of triangles at the centre.

Culture
Kuba
Material
wood
Made in
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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