Luba Mboko Divination Cup

This is a exceedingly rare and very finely carved wood sculpture of a Mboko or bowl bearer from the Luba or Zela peoples of Congo, central Africa.This magic sculpture was designed to forecast future e

A very finely carved wood female effigy designed to forecast future events, this bowl bearer—known as a mboko (the name for the sacred vessel held by the figure) was carved from a single piece of

A Carved wooden female Designed to forecast future events, this bowl bearer—known as a mboko (the name for the sacred vessel held by the figure) Luba peoples, Congo, Africa. The sculpture measures 1

Carved wooden female shown with bowl atop her head and with highly stylized face and form. Mboko are traditionally used as divination tools and mediums to the spirit world.Luba peoples, Congo, Africa.

A Very finely carved wooden female Bowl bearer sculpture with elaborate headdress and well polished patina. Luba peoples, Congo, Africa. The figure measures 9 x 4.5 inches. ( 10.5 inches on custom bas

CONGO DRC Beautiful LUBA Bowl Bearer Visibly old, this "mboko" is typical of the Eastern Luba The famous “Cup bearers” of the Luba are sacralized sculptures, representing a seated, kneeling (o

Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Luba / Kusu, ca. early 20th century CE. A lovely hand-carved wooden statue of a seated female figure holding an offering bowl or cup known as an mboko. Highly sty

Carved wooden Divination vessel with two females shown supporting bowl atop their head and with highly stylized form and intricate incised designs. Mboko are traditionally used as divination tools and

A fine carved wooden divination bowl bearer female couple or Mboko, with two finely carved females shown seated across from one another and holding the diviners bowl. The two females both have serene

A divination cup with kneeling mother and child. Nigeria, Yoruba. 1st half 20th century. 9"h x 7 1/2"dia. Provenance: Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D. Simpson. Catalog Notes: The

A well handled and worn Janus form carved wooden fetish with a deep well handled surface patina suggesting years of field use. Divination and power figures like this were used as instruments used to b

A divination figure, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Luba. 20th century. 11 1/2". With base: 13". Provenance: The Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D. Simpson. Small divination figu

A VERY OLD CARVED WOODEN "NKISHI" SCULPTURE FROM THE LUBA PEOPLES OF THE CONGO, AFRICA. MEASURES 20 INCHES TALL ( 21.5 INCHES ON PROFESSIONAL CUSTOM DISPLAY STAND) PLEASE NOTE THE DEEPLY PATINATED SUR

A rare carved wooden scene of a divination ritual with a large serpent rising up between the diviner and the Mother and child. The sculpture was carved from a single piece of wood and painatd black. L

A Rare Old carved wooden divination idol knwon by the tribe as "kakishi". Such idols are used to carry out a form of divination practice by the Luba known as "Kashekesheke". Essentially, this is a rit

A carved wooden idol featuring male and female janus form, all carved from a single piece of dense and heavy wood. Such sculptures were traditionally used in divination ritual. Luba peoples, DRC/Congo

A finely carved wooden female "Mboko" or Bowl bearer sculpture of kneeling female. Congo, Africa. The sculpture measures 8.75 inches

A rare old wooden magic fetish with a well handled surface and strong visual presence. Luba or Kusu peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The sculpture has been custom mounted and measures 6.25 inches

Two African Luba, Democratic Republic of the Congo carved wood mboko (bowl bearing) figures; H: 16 1/2" (taller, approx.)

Made from carved wood and leather. Retains original feather fetish. 11 1/2'' tall

A Fine Luba Shankadi Female Spirit figure from the Congo, Africa. Carved wooden female idol with serene downcast heavy eye lids and hands in front of abdomen in a traditional pose. According to the li

Carved Luba Mboko Bowl Bearer Sculpture, from the Luba territory depicting bowl bearer known as mboko named for the sacred vessel held by figure; used condition wear/worn, nicks, chips, surface distre

Equestrian warrior with a spear in its proper right hand, supporting a small bowl on its head. "Yoruba sculptors carved several of the implements that diviner-priests (babalawo) used in the Ifa divina

This is a finely carved wooden sculpture from the Luba peoples of The Congo, Africa. This sculpture represents a Divination ritual, the diviner sits with the person, hands out, and offerings are made,