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Yoruba, Ifa Divination Tray, Nigeria, c. 1930

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Yoruba, Ifa Divination Tray, Nigeria, c. 1930

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Wood
Yoruba people, Nigeria, circa 1930
Surrounded by multiple geometric divisions on a slightly raised border
In the top middle ancestor face adorned with scarifications
Showing good signs of traditional use
Honey brown patina
Diameter: 33 cm
Good condition
Provenance: Private collection, Potsdam
Trays of this kind were used in soothsayer ceremonies; the face mask is that of Eshu, who was thought to watch over all such ceremonies

The Ifa Divination Tray originates from the Nigerian Yoruba people circa 1930. It is carved of circular shape of wood. The tray is surrounded by multiple geometric divisions on a slightly raised border. Central is an ancestor face adorned with scarifications. The Ifa Divination Tray shows good signs of traditional use. The tray has a honey brown patina. Trays such as this were used in soothsayer ceremonies. The face mask is that of Eshu, who was thought to watch over all such ceremonies.

The Ifa Divination Tray is in good condition. It is 33 cm in diameter. (tm)

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Name: Yoruba, Ifa Divination Tray, Nigeria, c. 1930
SKU: 31099363
Price: 300 EUR
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