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Maker(s):Unknown
Culture:Burkinabé, Lobi people
Title:Bateba
Type:Sculpture
Materials:Wood
Place Made:Africa
Measurements:Overall: 6 13/16 in x 2 3/4 in x 2 in; 17.3 cm x 7 cm x 5.1 cm
Accession Number:  AC 1999.62
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 double figure depicts sexual intercourse and is a type that represents an aspect of aid needed by the owner.

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