Luba divination pestle (Shankadi) - DR Congo

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Description from the seller

- Origin: Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Tribe name: LUBA (Shankadi)
- Material: Wood - copper - animal skin - plant fiber
- Dimensions (in mm): 305x120x110
- Weight (in grams): 531
- Shipping method: Colissimo + Insurance

Patina and wear crust. Wood crack at the top of the head on the right, extending along the same side down to its base.

- Origin: Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Tribe name: LUBA (Shankadi)
- Material: Wood - copper - animal skin - plant fiber
- Dimensions (in mm): 305x120x110
- Weight (in grams): 531
- Shipping method: Colissimo + Insurance

Patina and wear crust. Wood crack at the top of the head on the right, extending along the same side down to its base.

Details

Number of objects
1
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Mid 20th century
Material
Wood - copper - animal skin - plant fiber
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Luba divination pestle (Shankadi)
Height
30.5 cm
Width
11 cm
Depth
12 cm
Weight
531 g
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
FranceVerified
192
Objects sold
100%
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