African Congo Wooden Cup 20th century A.D. A wooden cup composed of a cotton-reel-shaped body with stylised figural handles carved in the round, one male and one female, each facing the other with chin resting over the rim of the cup, arms embracing the bowl, legs spread around the foot, frieze of interlocking combed triangles around the stem. 900 grams, 19 cm wide (7 1/2 in.). Acquired Nairobi, Kenya, 1997. Property of a Manchester, UK, collector. [No Reserve]