Charm - Katatora - Luba - DR Congo
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This mid-20th-century wooden Luba Katatora charm, titled “Charm”, is 19 cm high and comes from a private collection.
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Luba Katatora Charm.
DR Congo.
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 chestnut patina. High quality piece.
Provenance:
Belgian private collection
Object type: Katatora Charm
Tribe: Luba
Material: wood
Height: 19 cm
The condition and potential fragments or signs of wear are documented in detail through presented photographs.
Shipment is included following further defined rates. Other delivery or pickup methods can be organised accordingly.
Seller's Story
Galerie Mutu is home to African fine art, ethnography and unique interior objects.
Galerie Mutu est un lieu de découverte d'art africain, pour le collectionneur contemporain passionné.
Galerie Mutu looft cultuur, authenticiteit en vakmanschap van onze Afrikaanse voorouders.
Website: galeriemutu .com
Instagram: galerie.mutu
E-mail: info@galeriemutu .com
Luba Katatora Charm.
DR Congo.
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 chestnut patina. High quality piece.
Provenance:
Belgian private collection
Object type: Katatora Charm
Tribe: Luba
Material: wood
Height: 19 cm
The condition and potential fragments or signs of wear are documented in detail through presented photographs.
Shipment is included following further defined rates. Other delivery or pickup methods can be organised accordingly.
Seller's Story
Galerie Mutu is home to African fine art, ethnography and unique interior objects.
Galerie Mutu est un lieu de découverte d'art africain, pour le collectionneur contemporain passionné.
Galerie Mutu looft cultuur, authenticiteit en vakmanschap van onze Afrikaanse voorouders.
Website: galeriemutu .com
Instagram: galerie.mutu
E-mail: info@galeriemutu .com
Details
Indigenous object name
Katatora
Ethnic group/ culture
Luba
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Mid 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Charm
Height
19 cm
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
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