Itwomba - Kuba - DR Congo

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Itwomba, a Kuba wooden divination object from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, dating to the late 19th century, from a private collection, height 27 cm, in acceptable condition, authentic original.

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Description from the seller

Fantastic and very ancient divining tool by rubbing. The consultation with the wizard involved quick rubbings over the animal’s back in both directions—the failures, errors, side outcomes, etc. Any variant induced an omen. This one in particular is very interesting because of the decoration depicting a family with its drawings. In my opinion the small rubbing tool may not be original, or could be... ? Unfortunately they were lost and replaced by others. It is made of hard wood and appears to have seen long use; in any case it is also possible that it is the original one.

Seller's Story

PRIMITIVE ART IN GENERAL, ESPECIALLY AFRICAN. ORIGINATING FROM PRIVATE COLLECTIONS OR ACQUIRED AT PROFESSIONAL GALLERIES OR INTERNATIONAL AUCTIONS.
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Fantastic and very ancient divining tool by rubbing. The consultation with the wizard involved quick rubbings over the animal’s back in both directions—the failures, errors, side outcomes, etc. Any variant induced an omen. This one in particular is very interesting because of the decoration depicting a family with its drawings. In my opinion the small rubbing tool may not be original, or could be... ? Unfortunately they were lost and replaced by others. It is made of hard wood and appears to have seen long use; in any case it is also possible that it is the original one.

Seller's Story

PRIMITIVE ART IN GENERAL, ESPECIALLY AFRICAN. ORIGINATING FROM PRIVATE COLLECTIONS OR ACQUIRED AT PROFESSIONAL GALLERIES OR INTERNATIONAL AUCTIONS.
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Details

Indigenous object name
Itwomba
Number of objects
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Kuba
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Late 19th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Fair condition
Height
27 cm
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
SpainVerified
232
Objects sold
100%
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