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A Tiv Ritual Divination Board

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A carved wooden Mirror board with ancestor face, carved cowrie shells and old mirror inside. Such objects are exceedingly rare and were presumably used in divination ceremonies. Tiv peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The Board measures 23.75 inches tall ( 25.75 inches on professional custom display stand) Provenance: Ex Harriet & Dr Eugene Becker collection, New York.ConditionFair, eroded base, well weathered and worn

Condition

Fair, very well handled

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A Tiv Ritual Divination Board

Name: A Tiv Ritual Divination Board
SKU: 148371300
Price: 320 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $800 - $1,500

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