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A Luba Lukasa Dream Oracle Memory Board

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Description

A Carved wooden dream board with numerous beads and seeds that represent dreamtime maps, and according to the Luba tradition using your finger you can trace back memories from your dreams. Luba peoples, DRC/ Congo, Africa. Measures 10 x 4.25 i ches.

Condition

Fair, well handled

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A Luba Lukasa Dream Oracle Memory Board

Name: A Luba Lukasa Dream Oracle Memory Board
SKU: 118832682
Price: 480 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $500

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