MC1899 Belle calebasse Kabwelulu LUBA demi figure fétiche divination Congo Rdc
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CONGO RDC
LUBA - Rare Calebasse KABWELULU
Chez les Lubas et les Hemba, ces calebasses anthropomorphes étaient utilisées pendant les rites de divination
La demi figurine est "fétichée", des matériaux "magiques" sont insérés dans la cavité dédiée, au sommet de la tête
La demi figurine est "fétichée", des matériaux "magiques" sont insérés dans la cavité dédiée, au sommet de la tête
Les Luba sont un grand peuple de la RDC. Leurs sièges à cariatides, leurs porteuses de coupes, bâtons de chefs, porte flèches, herminettes et statuettes cultuelles sont très célèbres et parmi les objets les plus prisés dans l'Art Africain
Caractéristiques:
TYPE D'OBJET: Calebasse de divination (Kabwelulu)
GROUPE ETHNIQUE: Luba, Baluba
PAYS D'ORIGINE: Congo Rdc
MATERIAU: Bois, calebasse, corde
DIMENSIONS: 30 cm
ETAT : Moyen
La calebasse est fendue à deux endroits
La calebasse est fendue à deux endroits
(voir les 2 dernières photos)
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Bibliographie - Bibliography
- LUBA, aux sources du Zaïre, François NEYT, Editions du Musée Dapper, 1993
- LUBA, Visions d'Afrique, Editions 5 Continents, Mary Nooter Roberts et Allen F. Roberts, 2006
- MEMORY, Luba Art and the Making of History, Mary Nooter Roberts, 1996
- 100 peoples of Zaïre and their sculpture. The handbook for collectors, scholars and students, Marc Leo Felix, Bruxelles: Zaïre Basin Art History Research Foundation, 1987
- MEMORY, Luba Art and the Making of History, Mary Nooter Roberts, 1996
- 100 peoples of Zaïre and their sculpture. The handbook for collectors, scholars and students, Marc Leo Felix, Bruxelles: Zaïre Basin Art History Research Foundation, 1987
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CONGO DRC
LUBA - Rare Calabash KABWELULU
Among the Lubas and Hemba, these anthropomorphic gourds were used during divination rites
The half figurine is “fetishized”, “magical” materials are inserted into the dedicated cavity, at the top of the head
The half figurine is “fetishized”, “magical” materials are inserted into the dedicated cavity, at the top of the head
The Luba are a great people in eastern DRC
Their caryatid seats, their cup holders, chiefs' sticks, arrow holders, adzes and cult figures are very famous and among the most valued objects in African Art.
Their caryatid seats, their cup holders, chiefs' sticks, arrow holders, adzes and cult figures are very famous and among the most valued objects in African Art.
Characteristics:
TYPE OF OBJECT: Divination calabash (Kabwelulu)
ETHNICAL GROUP: Luba, Baluba
ORIGINE: Congo Drc
MATERIAL: Wood, calabash, cord
DIMENSIONS: About 11 3/4 inches high (30 cm)
CONDITION: Medium
The calabash is split in two places.
(see the last 2 pictures)
The calabash is split in two places.
(see the last 2 pictures)