Kuba Tukula Container (Ngedi Mu Ntey) glans Produced primarily at Jingdezhen in

Produced primarily at Jingdezhen in Jiangxi province

this tile exemplifies the artistic and architectural sophistication achieved during one of China’s most celebrated dynasties

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

mingqi took the form of attendants

No repairs or restorations

Kuba Tukula Container (Ngedi Mu Ntey) glans Produced primarily at Jingdezhen inKuba 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