Charm - Katatora - Luba - DR Congo

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Charm, an original early 20th‑century wooden Katatora charm by the Luba from DR Congo, 20 cm high and in good condition.

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Luba Katatora Charm.

Excellent Katatora charm from the Luba's. Such objects were typically used in order to make contact with the realm of the ancestors, in ceremonies of divination and fortune telling. The object has clearly been handled intensively, hence the beautifully smooth patina.

Region: DR Congo
Ethnic group: Luba
Height: 20 cm
Material: wood
Sold without stand.

Luba Katatora Charm.

Excellent Katatora charm from the Luba's. Such objects were typically used in order to make contact with the realm of the ancestors, in ceremonies of divination and fortune telling. The object has clearly been handled intensively, hence the beautifully smooth patina.

Region: DR Congo
Ethnic group: Luba
Height: 20 cm
Material: wood
Sold without stand.

Details

Indigenous object name
Katatora
Ethnic group/ culture
Luba
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Early 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Charm
Height
20 cm
Authenticity
Original/official
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