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A Rare Yoruba Ifa Divination Vessel Mother & Child

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A Rare Yoruba Ifa Divination Vessel Mother & Child

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A very finely carved Ifa Divination Vessel featuring a mother and child caryatid (Agere Ifa). Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, Africa. Measures 9.5 inches tall ( 10.5 inches tall on custom display stand)

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A Rare Yoruba Ifa Divination Vessel Mother & Child

Name: A Rare Yoruba Ifa Divination Vessel Mother & Child
SKU: 62632676
Price: 800 USD
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