Bowl-barrier Figure – Wood, Cauri – Mboko – Luba – Congo DRC

Description

Beautiful wooden Luba Mboko figure with eyes from cauri shells. 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: former private German collection

Object:

Bowl-barrier Figure

Ethnic group:

Luba

Country:

DR Congo

Material:

Wood, Cauri shells

Period:

Mid 20th century

Sold with stand:

No

Dimensions:

40x16x15 cm

Weight:

1700 gram

Condition:

Good condition, used with some signs of wear

Reserve: $160.00

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Bowl-barrier Figure – Wood, Cauri – Mboko – Luba – Congo DRC

Lot 0110

Estimate $200-$250

Mar 4, 2026, 1:49 PM EST

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