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Maker(s):Unknown
Culture:Congolese, Bantu people, Songye, Nsapo
Title:Katatora
Type:Ceremonial
Materials:wood
Place Made:Africa; Democratic Republic of the Congo
Measurements:Overall: 7 in x 2 in x 2 1/2 in; 17.8 cm x 5.1 cm x 6.4 cm
Accession Number:  AC 1999.33
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 in divination rituals.

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