Vintage Hand-Carved African Ceremonial Koopha (Kopa) soap classic to the 1930-1940s "machine

classic to the 1930-1940s "machine age

Please note the leather also exhibits some scratches

ferric oxide is used) and was then ready for use

5" D x 16" H

The original blue paint has been cleaned and preserved with a clear coat to provide decades more use

Vintage Hand-Carved African Ceremonial Koopha (Kopa) soap classic to the 1930-1940s "machineVintage ceremonial double spouted vessel. This piece, known as a koopha or kopa, is used in traditional Congolese (Suku and Yaka) wedding ceremonies. The carved figure on either side is representative of the chief or tribal elder who owned the particular piece. During the ceremony, the vessel would be filled with palm wine and drunk by both parties. 10" W x 4. 5" D x 4" H Please refer to photos regarding condition. For more information regarding