Kuba Itoombwa Friction Oracle for Divination Ex Netzer

A fine old carved wooden Kuba Itoombwa Divination implement in zoomorphic form with incised designs and some signs of light handling. Such divination tools were considered to be quite accurate when us

A Lele/ Kuba zoomorphic friction oracle. 20th century. Lele/ Kuba style. Democratic Republic of the Congo.Provenance: 1969, Parke-Bernet, NY.

Orakeltier, "itwoom" Kuba, DR Kongo Mit Sockel / with base Holz, Raphia. H 9 cm. L 31 cm. Provenienz: Sammlung Peter Stettler (1939-1998) und Erica Stettler-Schnell (geb. 1940). Das "itwoom" Reiborake

A carved wooden animal with a small wooden button attached to its back to rub and act as a medium between the diviner and omniscient nature spirits in order to determine the cause of illnesses and app

Kuba Peoples, (4) tribal artifacts, DR Congo, including a ceremonial knife, 14"l; a crocodile-shaped friction oracle, 18"l, a cup, 5.75"h, and a semi-circular box with lid, 11.25"l Provenance: Estate

Antique African Carved Itombwa Bashilele Friction Oracle. Early 20th C carved wood animal figure used in ritual ceremonies by the Kuba. Measuring 41 cm L x 8.5 H. From a Montreal private collection an

Orakelgerät, "katotola" Luba, DR Kongo Mit Sockel / with base Holz. H 14 cm. Provenienz: Helmut und Marianne Zimmer, Zürich. Anlässlich von Divinations-Ritualen fungierten solche Geräte als physis

A Carved wooden effigy of a young female, perhaps used as a divination Oracle. The sculpture has two carved animal horn motifs at the center of the chest, as well as numerous incised designs and raise

A carved wooden diviners tool used in ceremonial divination practices as a sort of "friction" fetish. Songye peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The figure measures 8.5 x 4 inches. Provenance: Ex McC

Ca. mid 20thC. Very good with age appropriate surface patina wear, minor wood loss and age crack(s). Songye divination object; head atop open ring; flat feet on round plinth. DRC. Ex-Nooter coll.

A fascinating old and well used ceremonial or festival mask with 3 faces carved into each other, with multiple layers of paint and glass eyes. The mask measures 13 x 9 inches, a metal display stand ca

Reibeorakel, "itombwa" Lele, DR Kongo Ohne Sockel / without base Holz, Schnur. H 4,5 cm. L 32,5 cm. Provenienz: - Antique Market, London. - Frederick Hanley, Slough, Berkshire. - Claire und Franç

A carved wooden Mirror board with ancestor face, carved cowrie shells and old mirror inside. Such objects are exceedingly rare and were presumably used in divination ceremonies. Tiv peoples, Nigeria,

A very old and well handled antelope dance crest or mask with a deep well handled surface patina, tall elegant horns and elongated face and form. Bamana peoples, Mali, West Africa. The Mask measures 2

wood, encrusted brown patina, remains of pigments, two-parted, base in shape of a bisected cylindre, upper part in form of a board-shaped figure with indicated facial features, min. dam., slight trace

A Carved wood and polychromed painted festival mask with a striking double face with three eyes and two mouths, embellished with some beads and spiral eyes that are possibly shells, animal hide mustac

A well used double sided painted board with magical writing and astrological predictions. Gambia, West Africa. The Panel measures 21 x 9.5 inches. Provenance: Ex Eugene Netzer collection, New York.

A Carved wooden effigy of the Yoruba Trickster deity Eshu, with a highly stylized face, large eyes, long swept back coiffure and squatting female form. The sculpture has been dyed in an indigo blue co

Archaic wooden temple sculpture of Ravana, who is the mythical multi-headed demon-king of Hindu mythology. With six heads, it is said that Ravana could change into any form he wished. Representing the

A Finely carved vintage to antique janus sculpture or friction oracle, featuring male and female heads atop a round handle and decorated base. Of note, the bottom is worn very smooth suggesting some a

A rare carved wood and painted ceremonial mask worn by young boys during initiation rituals. They embody ancestral or spirit figures in human form. They serve as instructors and guardians to the initi

Good Kuba Hippo divination charm, 19th c., Republic of Congo, naturally patinated carved wood, flat snouted hippopotamus, the body and legs incised with geometric decoration, two old paper hand-penned

A lovely carved wooden female effigy with highly stylized coiffure , incised linear designs, metal adornment, raised carved designs. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The sculpture measures 13.25

A very finely carved wooden female effigy with classic facial features, raised scar designs, hands carved to the torso, and with a well handled surface patina. Baule peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa.