€ 175,00
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Great stylistic Luba Katatora / Divination tool from DR Congo. Involved in rituals, the “soothsayers”, the mbuki, use special techniques named Katatora or Kashekesheke to solve social problems. During a ritual gathering, the client/questioner and the mbuki both held the figurine while asking questions. Essentially, this is a way to communicate with the ancestors. The sculpture used for that means is named kakishi. The ritual consists in a personal ritual in which the mbuki tries to discover the causes of stress, illness and misfortune through rituals, and to favour the well-being of the questioner. They both hold one side of the figurine while a question is asked, and a confirmation or a denial as response follows. Problems are clarified and lead to a solution.
Hard wood with a wonderful patina of wear in a brown nuanced colour.
Provenance: Manfred Schäfer collection, ex- gallery owner from Ulm, Germany.
Including professional custom made stand.
Object: | Katatora |
Ethnic group: | Luba |
Country: | DR Congo |
Material: | Wood |
Period: | Mid 20th century |
Sold with stand: | Yes |
Dimensions: | 20x10x7 cm |
Weight: | 300 gram |
Condition: | Good condition, used with some signs of wear |
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