Magic Calabash – Wood – Luba – Congo DRC

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.