Lot Essay
Cf. Nooter Roberts, M. and Roberts, A.F., Memory: Luba Art and the Making of History, New York, 1996, p.183, cat.78, for an almost identical divination implement
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KATATORA, BY KILOKO
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A FINE LUBA SHANKADI DIVINATION IMPLEMENT
Katatora, By Kiloko
With pierced rectangular body, the head finial with double band of keloids on the forehead, the coiffure with three ridges to each side of the central ridge, an incised flared panel at the back, dark glossy patina
13cm. high
Katatora, By Kiloko
With pierced rectangular body, the head finial with double band of keloids on the forehead, the coiffure with three ridges to each side of the central ridge, an incised flared panel at the back, dark glossy patina
13cm. high
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