Kuba Tukula Container Ngedi Mu Ntey swatowware Egyptian Faiance: Technology and Production

Egyptian Faiance: Technology and Production

200 BC – 300 AD

Small chip

exuding a commanding presence

Kuba Tukula Container Ngedi Mu Ntey swatowware Egyptian Faiance: Technology and ProductionKuba 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