Mangbetu Masterpiece - Honey Container, DRC Congo Start Price USD 3,200.00 Current Price USD 3,200.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, July 17, 2008 End Time Thursday, July 24, 2008 Location Fair Oaks, California See more about 'Mangbetu Masterpiece - Honey Container, DRC Congo' Description   TYPE:  African Honey Container TRIBE:  Mangbetu COUNTRY:  DRC Congo MATERIALS:  Hardwood, Beads AGE:  Mid 20th Century CONDITION:  Tribally Used, Very good condition DIMENSIONS:  Height 25" Width 8" Depth 8"  WEIGHT: 8lb     A very rare Masterpiece from the Mangbetu Tribe, DRC Congo. The Mangbetu adourned many prestige objects with figures see 'The Tribal Arts Of Africa' J B Bacquart pg140. This outstanding item is a Mangbetu honey container. These containers are highly prized by the Mangbetu and are regarded as a gift from an ancestor. They were owned by the Mangbetu kings extended family. This is a true Mangbetu masterpiece and shows good signs of age and use. Any questions or for additional photos please email me. To save on shipping costs you are welcome to combine items form theebonytree.com PLEASE NOTE THE EBONY TREE IS NOW LOCATED IN SACRAMENTO, CA 95628 USA     Place a Bid!