Kuba Tukula Container Ngedi Mu Ntey swatowware a distinctive group of anthropomorphic

a distinctive group of anthropomorphic terracottas known for their stylized features

Featuring a globular

its hands raised to its mouth in a playful gesture

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Kuba Tukula Container Ngedi Mu Ntey swatowware a distinctive group of anthropomorphicKuba Tukula Container (Ngedi Mu Ntey) Kuba peoples, early to mid. 20th century, Democratic Republic of Congo, Central Africa Superb and finely carved wooden tukula container (ngedi mu ntey) crafted for holding the brilliant red cosmetic pigment known as tukula (or twool). This elegant small sized vessel displays the Kubas signature incised interlacing motifsmeticulous geometric decoration that showcases their renowned aesthetic refinement. Tukula