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Maker(s):Unknown
Culture:Congolese, Luba people
Title:Mboko
Type:Ceremonial
Place Made:Africa
Measurements:Overall: 10 1/4 in x 14 in x 4 1/4 in; 26 cm x 35.6 cm x 10.8 cm
Accession Number:  AC 1999.87
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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Label Text:
This sculpture attests to the oracular power of women in Luba culture, particularly their special ability to assist the diviner in tracking down malevolent forces. Here the female oracle is shown seated (rather than squatting), and the large bowl assumes as much presence as her body, which is rendered less naturalistically.

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