Friction oracle "iwa" · D. R. Congo, Azande · ID: 3039520
sold
EUR 1,200
Size
H: 12,5 cm
L: 22,5 cm
H: 4.9 inch
L: 8.9 inch
Description
wood, dark brown patina, knob-shaped upper part, remains of an old collection label, min. dam., traces of abrasion;
the upper part, which is said to be “male”, is rubbed to and fro over the lower “female” part, after a question has been asked of the oracle. The answer given depends on whether the upper part slides or sticks to the surface under the friction.