Kuba drinking horn

Originally from the Kuba Kingdom, the drinking horn is made out of wood, iron, and copper alloy.

The Kuba Kingdom, founded in the 17th century, is located in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

For the wealthy, they had several items such as delicate figurines, masks, and drinking cups placed in their coffin.

One of the many ways that these kings showed their status and power was by the amount of money they spent.

When it comes to drinking horns, kings would give them out to their family and friends to show their wealth and generosity.

[4] The patterns and material made for the drinking horn was an important aspect to show status.

The design of the horn includes patterns that are in a geometrical shape, a crocodile, and a hand.

The fact that the drinking horn has this accessory and option to be attached to a belt shows a high level of status within not only the Kuba society, but also the warrior community.

This specific drinking horn was first owned by object collector, Raoul Blondiau.

[6] Blondiau then sold the drinking horn to the Theatre Arts Monthly in New York City.

[5] It was a part of the Harlem Museum of African Art Travelling Exhibit at that time.

Lowes, Sara, Nathan Nunn, James A. Robinson, and Jonathan Weigel.

Web Weston, Bonnie E. "Kuba - Rand African Art."