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Maker(s):Unknown
Culture:Congolese, Zande people
Title:Iwa
Type:Ceremonial
Materials:wood, fiber
Place Made:Africa; Democratic Republic of the Congo
Measurements:Overall: 5 1/2 in x 13 1/4 in x 4 3/16 in; 14 cm x 33.7 cm x 10.6 cm
Accession Number:  AC 1999.25.a,b
Credit Line:The Barry D. Maurer (Class of 1959) Collection of African art purchased with Amherst College Discretionary Fund and funds from H. Axel Schupf (Class of 1957)
Museum Collection:  Mead Art Museum at Amherst College
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Description:
A rubbing-board oracle used for divination rituals in two pieces. The lower portion, an abstract form of female genitals, is considered the female portion; the upper portion, the rubbing disc with knob, is considered the male element.

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