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Maker(s):Unknown
Culture:Congolese, Ngbaka people
Title:Slit Gong
Type:Musical Instrument
Materials:wood, beads
Place Made:Africa
Measurements:Overall: 12 1/2 in x 2 3/4 in x 2 3/4 in; 31.7 cm x 7 cm x 7 cm
Accession Number:  AC 1999.46
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 divination ritual object consisting of a long cylindrical body with a vertical opening surmounted by a head with inlaid bead eyes.

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