Saturday, June 25, 2022
LOT #256

African Kuba Palm Wine Cup Assortment

(15) items including a larger janiform having addorsed male and female figures; a larger handled; a standing; a figural handled; (8) head cups; (3) non-figural having chip carved decoration; together with a similar Tabwa cup

Estimate: $800 - $1,000

Hammer Price: $600

Provenance: The Estate of George "Yorgo" Demetrakopoulos; professor, assistant director of the Medieval Institute and assistant to the dean at Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan from 1965-2000

Dimensions: Height: 11 3/4 inches, Width: 4 1/2 inches, Depth: 6 inches (tallest)

Condition: Very Good to Good, overall light wear consistent with normal use; janiform having a split to female; larger handled having a split to base and (2) rim chips; occasional hairline cracks along grain and abrasions to high points

Disclaimers: please note: this lot came from a house that had been closed for some time and a musty odor may be present

Shipping: Quote Shipping

Sales Tax: California (7.250%), Florida (6.000%), Georgia (8.500%), Kansas (6.500%), New Jersey (6.625%), New Mexico (5.125%), New York (8.875%), Pennsylvania (6.000%), Washington (10.500%)

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