MC1556 Pilon de divination Luba KALUNDWE Lubuko pestle Congo Rdc MASQUE the most similar piece I

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

in the territory of Shabunda

Dimensions: Approx

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and settle disputes (Roberts & Roberts

MC1556 Pilon de divination Luba KALUNDWE Lubuko pestle Congo Rdc MASQUE the most similar piece IEnglish 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: