Kuba ITOMBWA Crocodile OLD Africa Diviners Oracle Congo

A Fine Old Kuba Crocodile (Croc-o-dog) ITOMBWA Divination Oracle Statue
Antique African Art - Tribal Sculpture - Democratic Republic of the Congo Zaire

Collected from the: Kuba Bakuba peoples of the Democratic Republic of Congo Zaire, Central Africa
Material: Carved wood, pigment, oil
Period: Early to mid 20th century
Dimensions: 15" length, 2.5" height, 2.75" width, weight is 10.7 ounces
Condition: Exceptional. Held in private collection, significant signs of age, wear and frequent handling of extensive tribal use, minute nicks and wear display significant patination on all exposed wood. Make special note of the fine surface condition, worn platform surface, ears, outer legs, tail and underside of feet indicative of repeated rubbing and wear. Recesses display the anticipated accumulated fine residue of daily life along with remnants of traditional tukula powder embedded in the scale designs - an exquisite old specimen !

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