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Ifa Yoruba Divination Board - Nigeria

Name: Ifa Yoruba Divination Board - Nigeria
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: 7SUPXBXYRA
Price: 1400 EUR
Availability: SoldOut

By Gallery Area antique

Period 19th century

Style Tribal Art

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Area antique

75010 PARIS

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Description

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Very old Ifa Yoruba divination board from Nigeria. While this category of object is traditionally made of wood, this one is distinctive and rare due to its size and the material it is made of: bronze. It depicts two female figures whose heads serve as handles. The center is decorated with a geometric design, likely an evocation of the sky.

REGION: Nigeria
MATERIAL: Bronze
PERIOD: Late 19th century
DIMENSIONS: 15 x 27 cm

Ref: 7SUPXBXYRA

Additional Information

Condition	Good
Ethnic group	Yoruba - Yorouba
Style	Tribal Art (African Usuels and Rituals items of Tribal Art Style)
Period	19th century (African Usuels and Rituals items 19th century)
Country of origin	Nigeria
Width (cm)	27
Height (cm)	15
Materials	Bronze
Internal reference	AF135