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Six-headed figure. Democratic Republic of Congo, late 19th-early 20th CE. This figure, called a bankishi, is used by diviners of the Luba people. Objects with special powers, such as human bones and the hair of twins, are put inside it. It has six heads to help the diviner see in all directions at once. H. 46 cm. ET Af1910,-.439.
Location
British Museum/London/Great Britain
Unique Identifier
ART474810
Type
Image
Purpose
Public
Size
2884px × 3600px
Photo Credit
© The Trustees of the British Museum / Art Resource, NY
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19th century CE
20th century CE
Divination
Figure, Sculpture
Luba Culture