Friction oracle
D. R. Congo, Zombo
not available anymore
Size
H: 6 cm
L: 24,5 cm
H: 2.4 inch
L: 9.6 inch
Description
wood, brown patina, black paint, in form of a quadruped, with twisted human head, ornamental carved sides, min. dam., slight traces of abrasion, on base;
regarded as infallible divinatory instruments, friction oracles were used to mediate between diviners and omniscient nature spirits in order to determine the cause of illness and appropriate courses of treatment and to expose dishonesty.