Details
Description
This beautiful very unique box is crafted by the Kuba people of the Congo. The box is used for storing … Read more This beautiful very unique box is crafted by the Kuba people of the Congo. The box is used for storing Tukula a cosmetic powder product from grinding African sandalwood or Pterocarpus soyauxii. To the Kuba, Tukula it is an immensely valuable substance and is used in cosmetics and in ritual ceremonies. See less
- Dimensions
- 11ʺW × 6.5ʺD × 2.5ʺH
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- Congo
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
Shop Sustainably with Chairish
- Materials
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Natural cracks have formed from age. The lid does not lay fully flat Natural cracks have formed from age. The lid does not lay fully flat less
Questions about the item?
Returns & Cancellations
Return Policy - All sales are final 48 hours after delivery, unless otherwise specified in the description of the product.
Featured Promoted Listings
Related Collections
- Virginia Metalcrafters Boxes
- Biedermeier Boxes
- Kifu Paris Boxes
- Quartz Boxes
- Hair on Hide Boxes
- Mixed-Media Boxes
- Eggplant Boxes
- Faux Bamboo Boxes
- Baker Furniture Company Boxes
- Coalport Porcelain Boxes
- Classical Roman Boxes
- Imari Porcelain Boxes
- AURA Boxes
- Judith Leiber Boxes
- Gold-Plate Boxes
- Poole Silver Co. Boxes
- Suede Boxes
- Stainless Steel Boxes
- F.B. Rogers Silver Co. Boxes
- Porcelain Limoges, France Boxes
- French Limoges, France Boxes
- Jewelry Boxes
- Cigar Boxes
- Tool Boxes
- Japanese Boxes