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LUBA, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
See original version (French)
108
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LUBA, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
See original version (French)
Estimate €400 - €600
Voluntary lot
Description
LUBA, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Wood, black patina.
Divination vessel depicting a ‘Mboko’ cup-bearer in the form of a seated female figure, with her legs stretched out in front of her and her hands clasping a cup mounted on a stand.
Luba cup-shaped figures commemorate the first mythical Luba diviner, ‘Mijibu wa Kalenga’, and were primarily reserved for royal diviners, who used them as oracles.
First half of the 20th century.
15.5 x 12 cm.
(minor chips and wear).
Expert: Christian NJIENSI
See original version (French)
Auto-translation. Refer to original language for legal validity.
Ref. : 0028679 - 10
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