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Maker(s):Unknown
Culture:Congolese, Luba people
Title:Kakishi
Type:Ceremonial
Materials:wood
Place Made:Africa; Democratic Republic of the Congo
Measurements:Overall: 4 9/16 in x 1 5/16 in x 2 in; 11.6 cm x 3.3 cm x 5.1 cm
Accession Number:  AC 1999.29
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 with a female head used for divination rituals.

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