MC1506 Outil de divination Oracle Songye divination implement Congo Lega visibly old A container of

visibly old A container of the same type can be seen illustrated in Félix

They are used in "magical" rites serving the interest and well-being of an individual or the entire community

David Hamill presented in his gallery a similar piece from the Robert Dupierre collection

ex: Dartevelle (mentionné sur le document signé de Bob Berete)

DIMENSIONS: 16 1/4 inches high

MC1506 Outil de divination Oracle Songye divination implement Congo Lega visibly old A container ofEnglish description below CONGO DRC Katatora SONGYE Katatora are tools used for divination (Kashekesheke) The Songye are a people living in the wooded savannas of the south east of the Democratic Republic of Congo. They have created some of the most impressive masks and statues (fetishes) in black African art. Kifwebe masks evoke us instantly Cubism. As for the fetishes, Mankishi (plural of "Nkishi"), they are figures of power, They serve as relays