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Maker(s):Unknown
Culture:Congolese, Luba-Hemba people
Title:Half-figure
Type:Ceremonial
Materials:Wood
Place Made:Africa
Measurements:Overall: 7 1/2 in x 2 1/4 in x 2 7/16 in; 19 cm x 5.7 cm x 6.2 cm
Accession Number:  AC 1999.52
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 half-length female figure, it has a rectangular cavity in the crown of the head filled with prepared substances. Additional holes in the ears, thorax and base were intended to hold power ingredients.

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