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
- Material(s)
- Wood
- Country
- Origin
- Tribal art collection Belgium
- Condition
- Excellent
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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.