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Maker(s):Unknown
Culture:Congolese, Luba people
Title:Katatora
Type:Ceremonial
Materials:wood
Place Made:Africa; Democratic Republic of the Congo
Measurements:Overall: 6 5/8 in x 1 7/8 in x 3/4 in; 16.8 cm x 4.8 cm x 1.9 cm
Accession Number:  AC 1999.65
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 rubbing oracle used in divination rituals.

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