Early Yoruba Wood Divination Board with Row of Turtles, Nigeria Early 20th C
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Early Yoruba Wood Divination Board with Row of Turtles, Nigeria Early 20th C
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 16.5 in (41.91 cm)Width: 18.5 in (46.99 cm)Depth: 4.5 in (11.43 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: SM1041311stDibs: LU1778226926692
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