A Superb and Rare Mbuun Anthropomorphic Cup, Democratic Republic of the Congo standing on slightly curved feet, the female figure with dramatically bent legs, the torso straight, the arms with pointed elbows and raised forearms in offering position, the sturdy circular neck emerging from flat shoulders and leading to a round, flaring and tapering cup, intricately incised with semicircular and grid motifs; exceptionally fine lustrous brown patina with traces of pigment. height 9 in. 22.8 cm
A Superb and Rare Mbuun Anthropomorphic Cup, Democratic Republic of the Congo standing on slightly curved feet, the female figure with dramatically bent legs, the torso straight, the arms with pointed elbows and raised forearms in offering position, the sturdy circular neck emerging from flat shoulders and leading to a round, flaring and tapering cup, intricately incised with semicircular and grid motifs; exceptionally fine lustrous brown patina with traces of pigment. height 9 in. 22.8 cm
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