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A Fine Mumuye Lagana Divination & Rain Making Idol

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A Fine Mumuye Lagana Divination & Rain Making Idol

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A Finely carved wooden lagana figure, traditionally used by diviners for healing purposes; the figures are consulted to determine the cause and appropriate cure for illnesses and misfortunes such as fertility problems and smallpox, and in some literature also considered rain making idols. Mumuye peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The figure measures 13.25 inches ( 14.25 inches tall on custom display stand)

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Good, well handled

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A Fine Mumuye Lagana Divination & Rain Making Idol

Name: A Fine Mumuye Lagana Divination & Rain Making Idol
SKU: 108200309
Price: 110 USD
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