MC1556 Pilon de divination Luba KALUNDWE Lubuko pestle Congo Rdc MASQUE (ex Congo Belge

(ex Congo Belge

the most similar piece I could find is in "The Menil Collection

scarifications en forme de petits trous en cercle autour des yeux

and settle disputes (Roberts & Roberts

Cute female miniature mask Songye Kifwebe

MC1556 Pilon de divination Luba KALUNDWE Lubuko pestle Congo Rdc MASQUE (ex Congo BelgeEnglish description below CONGO DRC LUBA KALUNDWE Rare LUBOKO (Pestle of Divination) Among the Western Luba Kalundwe and Kanyok, these cephalomorphic divining pestles were used by diviners to grind kaolin and to communicate with spirits. The Luba are a great people of the DRC Their caryatid seats, cup holders, chiefs' sticks, arrow holders, adzes and cult statuettes are very famous and among the most prized objects in African Art. Features: ITEM TYPE: