wood lidded box - wave 3 pins - kuba - Dem Rep of Congo

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Kuba Box – Wave

Name: Kuba Box - Wave
SKU: kbbxwave
Price: 145.00 AUD
Availability: InStock

$145.00

Kuba lidded box, for tukulu (red camwood and oil) a traditional body cosmetic – Democratic Republic of the Congo.

44cm x 15.5cm x 5cm

1 in stock

SKU: kbbxwave Category: Tribal Tags: african art, african box, african carving, Congo culture, cultural relic, ebony carving, ethnic wooden box, handmade, Kuba tribe, traditional box, traditional carving, unique designs, wood carving, wood sculpture

Description

Kuba lidded boxes, intricately carved, were used to hold tukula, red camwood, mixed with oil and applied to the body as a cosmetic. Crescent shape is typical of most Kuba cosmetic boxes.

Held in a private collection, obtained in 1991 and at least 30 years old. In good condition with a beautiful patina and only minor evidence of wear and tear.