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€ 130,00
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In addition to their statues and masks, the Luba also adorned everyday objects with human figures. For instance, calabashes containing pigments were adorned and used by diviners.
Fine detailed kalebas with a great aged patina. Contains traces of wear and tear and a crack in the calabash.
Provenance: former private collection from the Netherlands.
The Calabash is attached to the stand.
| Object: | Magic Calabash |
| Ethnic group: | Luba |
| Country: | DR Congo |
| Material: | Wood, Feathers |
| Estimated period: | Mid 20th century |
| Sold with stand: | No |
| Dimensions: | 32x15x15 cm |
| Weight: | 270 gram |
| Condition: | Good condition, used with some signs of wear |
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Ancestor figure - Wood - Yoruba - Nigeria
