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Kuba Tukula Container (Ngedi Mu Ntey) glans This brooch is a remarkable

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This brooch is a remarkable testament to their artistry and legacy

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acquired in the early 20th century by a Dutch government official

though it remains uncertain whether they represent divine beings

The light complexion and Western-style cap may allude to a foreigner or European—a motif rarely depicted among Ogoni masks

Kuba Tukula Container (Ngedi Mu Ntey) glans This brooch is a remarkableKuba peoples, mid. 20th century, Democratic Republic of Congo, Central Africa A charming 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 powder was produced by grinding the richly

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