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Maker(s):Unknown
Culture:Zambian, Bantu people, Bemba
Title:Power figure
Type:Ceremonial
Materials:wood, gourd, fiber, vegetable matter
Place Made:Africa
Measurements:Overall: 6 in x 3 3/4 in; 15.2 cm x 9.5 cm
Accession Number:  AC 1999.50
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:
This object consists of a carved half-figure inserted into a small gourd into which a mixture of clay, vegetable matter and other materials have hardened. It was the property of a diviner, signifying his power.

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