African art oracle from Luba kingdom
  • African art oracle from Luba kingdom
  • Luba Katatora Oracle

Luba Katatora Oracle

This amazing piece of African art is an oracle called a katatora or kashekesheke.

It is composed of a wooden frame surmounted by a beautifully carved head. There are different styles of workshops in the Luba kingdom.

This Luba oracle was used in divinatory rites.

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Data sheet

Presumed dating
Mid XXth century
Size
21 cm
Ethnic group
Luba / Baluba / Louba
Material(s)
Wood
Country
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Origin
Tribal art collection Belgium
Condition
Excellent

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