Julien Gauthier

African Art Auction (Private collection)

Classic "rubbing fortune-teller" Kuba. In my opinion the upper piece may not be original, although it is very hard wood and the patina is correct. This leads me to suppose that if so it would be an substitution in origin. I would consider the classification "original restored" for this detail. In any case, the excellent carving work on the lower piece should be highlighted; the geometric motifs correspond to a specific family, like a heraldic shield. Size: 27 cm.

Clásico "adivinador por frotamiento" Kuba. En mi opinión la pieza superior, tal vez no sea la original, aunque es madera muy dura y la pátina correcta. Me hace suponer que de ser así se trataría de una substitución en origen. Contemplo la clasificación "original restaurado" por este detalle. De todas formas hay que destacar el excelente trabajo de tallado en la pieza inferior, los motivos geométricos corresponden a una familia determinada como un escudo heráldico. Medida: 27 cm.

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Kuba - DR Congo

Early 20th century - Wood - Fair condition

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Kuba rubbing diviner carved in wood from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, dating to the early 20th century, 27 cm wide, in acceptable condition with original restored authenticity.

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Kuba rubbing diviner carved in wood from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, dating to the early 20th century, 27 cm wide, in acceptable condition with original restored authenticity.

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