Tombwa
African, Kuba, c.1900
Wood, raffia; 11 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 1959).
AC 1999.5.a,b
Ceremonial. A friction divination artifact in the form of a warthog, an animal associated with the ability to disclose quarry as divination seeks to identify the agent of misfortune. A raffia fiber connects the rubbing disc to the body.