Friction oracle "iwa"
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Lot: 227
Friction oracle "iwa"
D. R. Congo, Azande
| Provenance | Size | Hammer price |
|---|---|---|
| Alex Arthur, Brussels, Belgium Zemanek-Münster, Würzburg, 31 October 2015, Lot 417 Kellim Brown, Brussels, Belgium |
H: 4.7 inch; L: 8.9 inch |
sold |
wood, two-piece, pigment, remains of an old collection label
Rituals of divination can be found in all African cultures.
According to Evans-Prichard the Azande use the friction oracle "iwa" to find out if witchcraft is being practiced against them or to determine whether to proceed with a journey.
Evans-Pritchard, E. E., Witchcraft, Oracles, and Magic among the Azande, Oxford 1937, pp 258 ff.
LaGamma, Alisa, Art and Oracle, New York 2000, p. 11, Fig. 1
ADHRC: 0127159
