A finely carved Congolese two-headed wooden Lele cup with a dark brown patina, first half of the 20th C.

1171

H 16 cm

 

This palm wine cup has two bowls, each in one of the two opposite-facing heads. The great balance of the composition and the delicacy of the faces make this cup a remarkable piece.

 

Provenance:

- The Walschot Collection.

- The bottom with a 'Lempertz' label.