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Nigeria Yoruba Agere Ifa Divination Cup, first half 20th century
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Ritual cup for divination and/or medicine the cup rests on 2 figures of stylized birds Beautiful dark patina, partly crisp and shiny The Yoruba of Nigeria consult Ifa on all questions that concern them through a diviner, his intermediate. This one processes palm nuts which he rolls into the cup
First half of the 20th century
Height 13.7 cm Diameter 13.4 cm
- Creator:Yoruba People (Sculptor)
- Dimensions:Height: 5.4 in (13.7 cm)Width: 5.28 in (13.4 cm)Depth: 5.28 in (13.4 cm)
- Style:Tribal (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:20th century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. normal age traces.
- Seller Location:Bilzen, BE
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU10361244533882
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