Rub oracle - Kuba - DR Congo

This finely carved animal figurine is in fact a friction oracle from the Kuba kingdom. The diviner would rub a tool or his finger along the back of the animal, while in a trance, in order, through his visions, to interpret recommendations for his client.

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