African Art at the
Ralph Proctor Gallery"Eclectic Elegance"
Royal Drinking Cup
- country: Cameroons
- people: Bamun
- medium: water buffalo horn
- size: 3x6x12.5 inches
- price: $4,000.
- inventory #: rpg0319
This cup once belonged to a king or queen. It is a prestige item, indicating rank, and authority. Such items were restricted to members of the royal family. When the owner traveled, the cup went along. This is an exceptionally well-done item of museum quality.