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Early Yoruba Wood Circular Divination Board Face & Figures, Early 20th C round
$1,960
$2,45020% Off
£1,514.44
£1,893.0520% Off
€1,750.84
€2,188.5420% Off
CA$2,769.62
CA$3,462.0320% Off
A$3,106.31
A$3,882.8920% Off
CHF 1,626.73
CHF 2,033.4120% Off
MX$37,744.76
MX$47,180.9520% Off
NOK 20,656.73
NOK 25,820.9220% Off
SEK 19,584.04
SEK 24,480.0520% Off
DKK 13,069.07
DKK 16,336.3420% Off
About the Item
Very early large Yoruba divination board, a classic form round board with face at top, figures, couples, snakes, cowrie shells and other items around the edge of the board. Heavy wood, early 20th century, Nigeria. Areas of erosion, old insect damage and wear in center from traditional use.
Provenance: ex - Mereidi Singer Stoli collection, ex Lempertz Auction 2019
With small metal stand for vertical display.
- Dimensions:Height: 16.5 in (41.91 cm)Width: 17.5 in (44.45 cm)Depth: 1.25 in (3.18 cm)
- Style:Tribal (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:Early 20th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading. In appropriate condition for a well-used tribal object with wear, scratches and chips.
- Seller Location:Point Richmond, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: SM1041321stDibs: LU1778226926722
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