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Zoomorphic friction oracle "itombwa" - D. R. Congo,
Zoomorphic friction oracle "itombwa" - D. R. Congo,
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light brown wood, reddish brown patina, in form of a quadruped (dog?), conical shaped implement for rubbing, min. dam., fine cracks, small missing parts, slight traces of usage
H: 6,5 cm; L: 22,5 cm, H: 2,6 inch; L: 8,9 inch
Lit.: LaGamma, Alisa, Art and Oracle, New York 2000, p. 44 f.
Continent: Africa
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