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Maker(s):Unknown
Culture:Congolese, Luba people
Title:Mboko carvings
Type:Ceremonial
Materials:wood, glass beads
Place Made:Africa
Measurements:Overall 1: 4 9/16 in x 1 in x 1 in; 11.6 cm x 2.5 cm x 2.5 cm; Overall 2: 4 5/8 in x 3/4 in x 8125 in; 11.7 cm x 1.9 cm x 20637.5 cm
Accession Number:  AC 1999.47.1,2
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 male figure and a female figure with headdresses and beaded necklaces used by a diviner often as part of the diverse contents of a mboko gourd or basket.

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