OLD LUBA "MBOKO" CUP BEARER - CONGO Start Price USD 299.00 Current Price USD 299.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Wednesday, August 20, 2008 End Time Saturday, August 30, 2008 Location North York, Ontario See more about 'OLD LUBA "MBOKO" CUP BEARER - CONGO' Description OLD LUBA "MBOKO" CUP BEARER - CONGO Description: The cupbearer is an emblem of power that is also associated with the art of divining. The term mboko, often used for this type of sculpture, describes more specifically a cup or calabash containing white clay used in rituals. This container has a direct link with the initiation quest that a future king or mulopwe must undertake before his enthronement. As well as the king or chief, important kilumbu diviners also use these special cups. The kaolin inside the cup represents the means of communication between human beings and the vidye spirits, who are the ultimate guardians of Luba territory.  Country of origin: Demo. Republic of Congo Tribe: Luba Measurements: 18"  Width: 7"  Inches    Material: wood and pigment Condition: Old, age cracks,       Payment:Payment is due within 7 days of auction closing. We accept Paypal, money orders, bank drafts,bank wires and cash (on pick-up only). Winning bidder invoice includes auction total, shipping costs and insurance (if taken). International bidders should note that we are not responsible for any taxes or duties assessed by the Customs agency of destination countries. Where a payment cannot be made within 7 days of auction closing, please email before bidding to request extended payment terms. If you have already placed a bid, please email as soon as you are aware that your payment might be late. If no contact or payment has been received within 7 days of auction closing, an Unpaid Item Strike will be given and the item(s) relisted.Shipping: Please note that large and/or heavy items have higher shipping rates. Posted shipping rates reflect an estimation of actual shipping costs and include packaging materials and handling*. Items can be combined to reduce shipping costs. We do not profit from shipping fees. Actually, many items cost us a few dollars more to ship than the amount paid! *We use 100% professional packaging materials, including custom-made double-wall boxes, industrial 1/2" bubble wrap, 60 lb. packing paper and quality sealing tape. Items will be shipped within 5 business days of receipt of payment. Items shipped to North American destinations will arrive within 5 to 15 business days of shipment, depending on zip/postal code. European bidders can expect delivery in approximately 2-6 weeks. Items shipped to Asia may take up to 12 weeks. Shipping costs may be combined on multiple items. All items are packed professionally, and insurance is available and recommended on most items, to most countries. Though we will assist insured bidders in the rare event of a loss (once in over 6 years of online sales), We are not responsible for items once they have been shipped. Successful Toronto bidders may pick up their items at our Toronto Gallery (by appointment only). Place a Bid!