Luba bell
Original Luba wooden bell. In the African art of the Luba kingdom, we know a wide variety of objects intended for authority, divination and everyday use.
Here, a bell whose role is not known but could have been used during hunts or during divinatory rites. Sometimes, the same object could fulfill several functions.
A figure is seated at the top. Ringed neck, headdress pulled back.
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Data sheet
- Presumed dating
- Mid XXth century
- Size
- 31 cm
- Ethnic group
- Material(s)
- Wood
- Country
- Origin
- Tribal art collection Belgium
- Condition
- Excellent
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Original Luba wooden bell. In the African art of the Luba kingdom, we know a wide variety of objects intended for authority, divination and everyday use.
Here, a bell whose role is not known but could have been used during hunts or during divinatory rites. Sometimes, the same object could fulfill several functions.
A figure is seated at the top. Ringed neck, headdress pulled back.