This divination set, like many others made by the Chokwe, makes use of an extraordinary array of forest and trade products. Fibers made from a forest tuber make up the majority of the basket, along with animal fur. Ivory and animal and insect parts make up the individual kapele, along with a variety of woods, metals, ceramics, gourds, seeds, pods, vines, cloth, vegetable products, and coatings. Many are intricately carved and assembled.

from Morton, Dimensions of Power (South Bend, 2018)