A Luba Wood Divination Device (Kashekesheke)

A Luba Wood Divination Device (Kashekesheke) Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo Height 4 7/8 inches. Property from the Dayton Art Institute, Dayton, Ohio Provenance: Ms. Dianne Komminsk, gif

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

19/20th century Luba wood figure on a gourd, The base of this figure is attached to a gourd or calabash that served as an important divination implement for members of the Bugogo society. This society

20th Century Nigeria African Yoruba Divination bowl, Luba stool. Crafted from a solid piece of wood, features a kneeling female figure with large hands holding up the bowl. Accompanied with photocopy

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

wood, brown patina, typical form, min. dam., cracks, traces of abrasion, base H: 11,5 cm, H: 4,5 inch Continent: Africa

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 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

This is a very fine and vintage Diviner's sculpture from the Luba peoples of the Congo, Africa. Carved from a single piece of very heavy and dense wood with a well handled and weathered surface patina

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

* A Luba Wood Female Figure congo, 19th/20th century modeled in a standing position, raised on a rectangular base. Height 18 3/4 inches. Estimate $ 800-1,200 The Property of the Detroit Institute of A

Luba Wood Ancestor Male Figure, Wood, 19 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches, Provenance Boca Raton Museum of Art prior to 2007

Africa, Nigeria, ca. 19th century CE. A finely carved wooden divination board of a rectangular shape and an elaborately carved border featuring various figures, from one end to the other, a horse and

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

West Africa, Ivory Coast / Liberia, Dan peoples, ca. early 20th century CE. A remarkable hand-carved wood divination mask of intriguing form. The stylized visage presents rectangular, openwork eyes be

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 portion of the proceeds from the sale of this artwork will be donated to the Anthony Quinn Foundation, whose mission is to advocate for the important role arts education plays in personal develop

African carved wood divination vessel, Igbo people, Nigeria, removable top carved with two faces, figural accents on reeded rim, approx 8.5"h, 16.5"diam, 11.1lbs Start Price: $60.00

Title:Luba wood caryatid stool - DRC Congo - African Art Tribal Art Description:Kneeling and supporting the circular tray of a seat, a female figure forms the receptacle of a deceased sovereign leader

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

West African, Nigeria, 20th century. Yoruba carved circular wood Ifa divination board with low relief carving of Eshu and other symbols. Provenance: The Private Collection of Mr. Noel F. Parris, Fayet

**Originally Listed At $300** West Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba peoples, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden divination board of a rectangular form that has slightly concave peripheries,