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Maker(s):Unknown
Culture:Congolese, Bantu people, Songye
Title:Katatora
Type:Ceremonial
Materials:wood
Place Made:Africa; Democratic Republic of the Congo
Measurements:Overall: 5 5/8 in x 1 7/8 in x 1 3/4 in; 14.3 cm x 4.8 cm x 4.4 cm
Accession Number:  AC 1999.32
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 oracle with a human head used for divination rituals.

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