Kuba Tukula Container Ngedi Mu Ntey swatowware showcasing the resourcefulness and ingenuity

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Kuba Tukula Container Ngedi Mu Ntey swatowware showcasing the resourcefulness and ingenuityKuba 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