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Divination Instrument (Galukoji)

Arts of Africa

CULTURE Pende
MEDIUM Reed, fiber, wood, pigment, feathers
  • Place Made: Bandundu Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo
    • DATES early to mid–20th century
    DIMENSIONS 13 1/2 x 9 x 12 1/2 in. (34.3 x 22.9 x 31.8 cm) Base: 4 x 9 1/2 in. (10.2 x 24.1 cm)
    COLLECTIONS Arts of Africa
    ACCESSION NUMBER 2011.75
    CREDIT LINE Gift of Horace G. Richter, by exchange and Designated Purchase Fund
    MUSEUM LOCATION This item is not on view
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