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Fine Old Pende or Wongo Palm Wine Cup Ex Irwin Hersey

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Fine Old Pende or Wongo Palm Wine Cup Ex Irwin Hersey

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Description

A very finely carved wooden cup with a handsome carved wooden face and stylized coiffure, ears and carved handle. The Cup has a well handled deep patina suggesting years of field use. Pende or Wongo peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The Cup Measures 6.5 inches tall. Provenance: Ex. Tribal Art Gallery, NY 1983; Irwin Hersey, NY; 1985; Eugene Netzer, NY.

Condition

fair, one chip to base, well handled

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Fine Old Pende or Wongo Palm Wine Cup Ex Irwin Hersey

Name: Fine Old Pende or Wongo Palm Wine Cup Ex Irwin Hersey
SKU: 111244154
Price: 160 USD
Availability: InStock

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