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Bowl-barrier Figure - Wood - Mboko - Luba - Congo DRC
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Item Details
Description
The statues representing a woman with a cup, whatever the position whether sitting, kneeling, crouching, symbolize a divination rite. The diviner, covered in white, used this type of statue. In this bowl certain objects could be found and by shaking the bowl and analyzing the new position of the objects the diviner could predict the future.
Good condition with a beautiful aged patina of use.
Provenance: Manfred Sch?fer collection, ex- gallery owner from Ulm, Germany.
Object:
Bowl-barrier Figure
Ethnic group:
Luba
Country:
DR Congo
Material:
Wood
Period:
Mid 20th century
Sold with stand:
No
Dimensions:
31x19x15 cm
Weight:
1100 gram
Condition:
Good condition, used with some signs of wear
Reserve: $140.00
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Good condition with a beautiful aged patina of use.
Provenance: Manfred Sch?fer collection, ex- gallery owner from Ulm, Germany.
Object:
Bowl-barrier Figure
Ethnic group:
Luba
Country:
DR Congo
Material:
Wood
Period:
Mid 20th century
Sold with stand:
No
Dimensions:
31x19x15 cm
Weight:
1100 gram
Condition:
Good condition, used with some signs of wear
Reserve: $140.00
Shipping:
Your purchase is protected:
Photos, descriptions, and estimates were prepared with the utmost care by a fully certified expert and appraiser. All items in this sale are guaranteed authentic.
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Jasper52 specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Jasper52 within 5 days of receiving the item.
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Bowl-barrier Figure - Wood - Mboko - Luba - Congo DRC
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