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Maker(s):Unknown
Culture:Congolese, Bantu people, Lwalwa
Title:Kashita
Type:Ceremonial
Materials:wood
Place Made:Africa
Measurements:Overall: 2 3/16 in x 7 5/16 in; 5.6 cm x 18.6 cm
Accession Number:  AC 1999.6.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 rubbing bed oracle used for divination rituals, it consists of two pieces: a lower portion forming a bed for a recumbent human body.

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