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Katatora

Katatora

African, Songye

Wood; 5 1/2 in.

Gift of the Estate of Barry D. Maurer (Class of 1959).

AC 1999.1

Ceremonial. A friction divination device in the form of a Janus or bifrons male superimposed on an open, ovoid torso, which would be held by the diviner and client in ritual practice.

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