Receiving guidance from tribal ancestors was a central aspect of the Luba people’s spiritual practices. This ceramic spiritually significant vessel is topped with a crossed leg figure whose head has an opening critical for a divination ritual. Known as an mboko, this handled vessel would have been filled with items like antelope horns
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Dimensions:Height: 14 in (35.56 cm)Diameter: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)
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Style:Tribal(In the Style Of)
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Materials and Techniques:Ceramic
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Place of Origin:Congo, Democratic Republic of the
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Period:Early 20th Century
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Date of Manufacture:circa 1900
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Condition:GoodWear consistent with age and use.
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Seller Location:Chicago, IL
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Reference Number:Seller: CAA1138Seller: LU820019064282
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