Power Figure
African, Luba Hemba
Wood, gourd, fur, antelope horns, fiber; 7 1/4 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 1999.51
Ceremonial. This object consists of a carved half-figure inserted into a small gourd into which a mixture of clay, vegetable matter and other materials have hardened, and surrounded by small horns and decorative fur piece. It was the property of a diviner, signifying his power.