Ceremonial cup – Wood – Suku / Yaka – DR Congo

Description

This ritual wooden marriage cup from the Congolese SUKU tribe is a rare and tribal object! Beautifully designed doubled cup from which the wedding couple drinks during the wedding ceremony, to confirm their marriage. Rituals were performed to protect the couple against things that could harm their harmony. Splendid hard wood, with a warm dark-brown tint, it is gracefully shaped.

Provenance: former private German collection

Object:

Cermonial Cup

Ethnic group:

Suku

Country:

DR Congo

Material:

Wood

Estimated period:

Mid 20th century

Sold with stand:

No

Dimensions:

10x14x7 cm

Weight:

200 gram

Condition:

Good condition, with traces of wear and tear

Reserve: $80.00

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Ceremonial cup – Wood – Suku / Yaka – DR Congo

Lot 0170

Estimate $100-$120

Mar 4, 2026, 2:49 PM EST

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