A Fine Old Yoruba Rooster Container Ex Allan Stone NY
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Old and high quality example of the Yoruba Tribal arts from Nigeria, Africa. This container features the form of a Rooster, carved feathers and raised linear designs. Such containers are known as Agere ifa (àgéré Ifá) which is a container for storing sacred palm nuts for Yoruba Divination.Carved wood with deep well handled patina and some obvious age and handling. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria. The lidded vessel measures 11.5 inches tall x 13 inches long. ( 13 inches tall when on the professional custom display stand. Provenance: Ex Allan Stone collection, New York.
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fair, well handled, loss to original base.
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A Fine Old Yoruba Rooster Container Ex Allan Stone NY
Estimate $600 - $1,200
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