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A Lele Friction Oracle, "itombwa"

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Item Details

Description

Reibeorakel, "itombwa"
Lele, DR Kongo
Ohne Sockel / without base
Holz, Schnur. H 4,5 cm. L 32,5 cm.

Provenienz:
- Antique Market, London.
- Frederick Hanley, Slough, Berkshire.
- Claire und François Mottas, Lausanne (2003).

Anlässlich von Divinations-Ritualen fungierten solche Geräte als physische Schnittstelle zwischen dem Wahrsager und seinem Kunden.

Die spirituellen Berater des Heilers manifestierten die Antworten auf Fragen eines Heilers bzw. Ratsuchenden, durch Steuerung des Orakelgerätes.

Weiterführende Literatur:
John Pemberton III, Insight and Artistry in African Divination, Smithsonian Institution Press, 2000, Washington.

CHF 100 / 200

Condition

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