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Human Skull Ceremonial Cup (kapala)

Artist/Maker
Date19th century
MediumSkull, bronze, and turquoise
DimensionsOverall: 10 1/2 × 5 1/2 × 7 1/2 in. (26.7 × 14 × 19.1 cm)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift
Object number1935.83A-C
Status
Not on view
ProvenanceUnknown donor through William Frederick Bohn (1878-1947); by gift 1935 to Allen Memorial Art Museum, Oberlin, OH
Collections
  • Asian
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