Divination Instrument (Galukoji)

Pende

Caption

Pende. Divination Instrument (Galukoji), early to mid–20th century. Reed, fiber, wood, pigment, feathers, 13 1/2 x 9 x 12 1/2 in. (34.3 x 22.9 x 31.8 cm) Base: 4 x 9 1/2 in. (10.2 x 24.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Horace G. Richter, by exchange and Designated Purchase Fund , 2011.75.

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Arts of Africa

Culture

Pende

Title

Divination Instrument (Galukoji)

Date

early to mid–20th century

Medium

Reed, fiber, wood, pigment, feathers

Classification

Tool

Dimensions

13 1/2 x 9 x 12 1/2 in. (34.3 x 22.9 x 31.8 cm) Base: 4 x 9 1/2 in. (10.2 x 24.1 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Horace G. Richter, by exchange and Designated Purchase Fund

Accession Number

2011.75

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