MC1899 Belle calebasse Kabwelulu LUBA demi figure fétiche divination Congo Rdc Lega For other Lega objects For

For other Lega objects For other Lega items

DIMENSIONS: Height: 54 cm

- The arts of Zaïre

probablement Ngbaka

MATÉRIAU: pierre

MC1899 Belle calebasse Kabwelulu LUBA demi figure fétiche divination Congo Rdc Lega For other Lega objects ForEnglish description below CONGO DRC LUBA Rare Calabash KABWELULU Among the Lubas and the Hemba, these anthropomorphic gourds were used during divination rites. The half figurine is "fetished", "magical" materials are inserted into the dedicated cavity, at the top of the head The Luba are a great people of the DRC. Their caryatid seats, cup carriers, chiefs' sticks, arrow holders, adzes and cult statuettes are very famous and among the most prized