A Wongo mug for palm wine,Congo,circa 1900. A wooden mug in the shape of a standing female figure. Oversize head with exaggerated facial features and a finely carved,knotted hairstyle. The body stands with arms akimbo and is entirely covered with tribal scars. The upper rim is somewhat damaged. Tiny crack on the right arm. Height 20 cm. historic,historical,people,1900s,20th century,19th century,fine arts,art,tribe,tribes,tribal,African,Africa,ethnical,ethnicities,ethnology,ethnicity,ethnic,exotic,wodden,sculpture,sculptures,figure,figu,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

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