KUBA, Democratic Republic of Congo. Hardwood, patina from use, pigments. Ointment box in the shape of a half-moon, the lid carved in relief with a human face with realistic features, probably the portrait of a lineage ancestor. This beautiful box, which was used to store the red "tukula" powder, is decorated with traditional geometric motifs. 33.5 x 11.5 x 7 cm.