ivory, reddish brown patina, natural grains visible, metal tag eyes (left one missing), the bottom section hollowed out to form a small bell provided with a wooden clapper, slightly dam., minor missing parts, paint rubbed off in parts, beautiful patina of old age and usage;
such tappers are used by the diviners to strike the "ifa" tray with the pointed end in order to attract Orunmilas attention at the beginning of the session.
L: 33 cm, L: 13,0 inch
Provenance:
Roswitha von Bergmann, Germany
Neumeister, Munich, 11. November 2004, lot 328
Continent: Africa

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