Divination instrument – Wood – Gulokoji – Pende – Congo DRC

The integration of a face into the design of this kinetic mechanism – a divination instrument (ngombo) known as galukoji – suggests that its actions are guided by some spiritual force. This type of innovative Pende divination apparatus appears to have been developed during an especially active period of experimentation in response to accelerated changes in Pende society.
Good condition with traces of wear and tear.

Provenance: former private collection from the Netherlands.