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Maker(s):Unknown
Culture:Congolese, Bantu people, Lele
Title:Itombwa
Date Made:ca. 1900
Type:Ceremonial
Materials:wood
Place Made:Africa
Measurements:Overall: 2 11/16 in x 11 1/8 in x 1 7/16 in; 6.8 cm x 28.3 cm x 3.7 cm
Accession Number:  AC 1999.35.a,b
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 friction divination artifact in the form of a dog, an animal associated with the ability to scent out quarry much as divination seeks to disclose the cause of misfortune. Incised geometric motifs decorate the torso and head.

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