KUBA, Democratic Republic of Congo. Hardwood with a beautiful patina from use. Semi-circular covered ointment box richly decorated with classic "Imbol" interlacing motifs, curvilinear motifs and cowries. It was used to store the red 'tukula' powder used as blush, and the quality of its decoration bears witness to the status of the woman to whom it belonged. 19x10, 5x7 cm.