Kabwelulu Gourd Figure The base of this figure was attached to a
gourd or calabash that served as an important divination
implement for members of the Bugobo society. This society was
considered a reliable source of medical knowledge, and the
calabashes were used in the society's healing activities. -
Culture: Luba - Medium: Wood, metal - Place Made: Haut-Lomami
Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo - Dates: 19th century
- Dimensions: 7 3/4 x 2 7/8 x 2 3/4 in. (19.7 x 7.3 x 7 cm)
(show scale) - Collections:Arts of Africa - Museum Location:
This item is not on view - Accession Number: 22.1454 - Credit
Line: Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund -
Rights Statement: Creative Commons-BY - Caption: Luba. Kabwelulu
Gourd Figure, 19th century. Wood, metal, 7 3/4 x 2 7/8 x 2 3/4
in. (19.7 x 7.3 x 7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition
1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund, 22.1454. Creative
Commons-BY - Catalogue Description: Wooden standing female
figure holding hands below breasts. At to