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Kakishi

Kakishi

African, Luba

Wood, glass beads; 5 1/2 in.

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).

AC 1999.4

Ceremonial. A rubbing oracle with a female head used in divination rituals. The bead necklace was added by the diviner. An example of the Luba Shankadi, Mwanza sub-style.